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Gaza: The Middle East Children's Alliance

In this interview, MECA's Ziad Abbas discusses his organization's work to bring aid, clean water and creative outlets to Palestinian children in need.




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Palestine: Political Realities in an Explosive Region

Standing between Palestinians and a two-state resolve are a militant Hamas, a militant Israel and a Middle East flooded with weaponry of all kinds.




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Overcoming ISIS: Transcending Sectarian Rivalries

The Western strategy of fighting warfare with warfare has only perpetuated sectarian divides, creating the very environment that fostered ISIS.




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Viewpoints: Netanyahu Further Isolates Israel

Through his increasingly belligerent position toward Palestinians and Iran, Netanyahu has managed to incense the United States, Israel's one indispensable ally.




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Viewpoints: Iraq and Syria's Ongoing Conflagration

Sectarian warfare in Iraq and a brutal regime in Syria have led to a level of violence and chaos that is extreme even by the Middle East's standards.




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Gas Discoveries in the East Mediterranean

Countries in the East Mediterranean can use gas discoveries as a catalyst for regional cooperation, unlocking the region's production potential.




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Viewpoints: Violence Between Israel and Palestine

Since Israel restricted Muslim access to a holy site in Jerusalem, Israelis and Palestinians have plunged into a new battle in their eternal war.




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ISIS, Turkey and Oil: Interview with Pelicourt

Robert Bensh discusses the myriad ways that ISIS and the Paris attack impact global energy security and geopolitics in the Middle East.




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Nelson Mandela: The Global Icon Goes Home

Mandela's work to end apartheid in South Africa and fight for peace and equality throughout the world has left an indelible imprint on the global community.




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Rwanda: 20th Anniversary of the Genocide

Rwandans should be proud of the immense progress they have made since the genocide, but economic inequality and political abuses still plague the country.




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U.K. Ban on Khat Affects Kenya

The British government has banned the stimulant khat, which will have consequences for Kenyan farmers who had been fetching inflated prices for the crop.




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Renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act

If revised and renewed, the AGOA would encourage growth and development in sub-Saharan Africa while also benefitting U.S. economic interests.




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Food Insecurity and Climate Change in Egypt

Egypt must adapt to climate change by introducing new crops, investing in farming technology and changing subsidies to protect the most vulnerable.




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A Quarter of a Billion Friends of Zion Unite for the Anniversary of the October 7 Massacre





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Jeremy Berkovits: The face of Jerusalem's popular American Colony Hotel


At the table: Maintaining the massive 12,000-square-foot compound amounts to many thousands of shekels a month, and the owners are eager for a return to normalcy.



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Hagai Yodan brings bold vision to Jerusalem Piano Festival’s opening concert


Hagai Yodan premieres a daring piano-tech concerto at Jerusalem’s 2024 Piano Festival.




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Hava Raucher’s fearless art tackles identity, gender, and cultural taboo


'On the Living and the Dead' dives into Israeli artist Hava Raucher’s fearless views on society.




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How the NY Public Library acquired a ‘treasure trove’ of Jewish and Yiddish music


Netsky said he thinks the Yiddish theater music in the archive files is particularly valuable because it was maligned by the classical composers as shund (trash) and neglected.




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Trump picks South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary


Noem, once seen as a possible running mate for Trump, is currently serving her second term as South Dakota's gov after a reelection in 2022






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Cats can learn words approximately four times quicker than human toddlers


Cat’s fast language acquisition process differs from how dogs learn words, often requiring training and rewards. However, cats form associations through subtle behaviors, such as gaze.




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'We fought tooth and nail to save every casualty'


MDA team from Karnei Shomron sped to southern Israel on October 7 to save lives




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New medical school at Reichman University to open in February


Reichman University launches a new medical school to address Israel's doctor shortage, with hands-on training from day one.




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Majority of Israelis are concerned about climate change, and the environment - survey


The study surveyed 1,180 participants in Israel about their knowledge and attitudes regarding climate change and its effects on the environment.




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Change the climate: Israel’s environmental potential at COP29 and regional impact


Israel showcases climate tech at COP29 but misses deeper environmental focus.




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Emperor penguin found 3,500 km from Antarctica on an Australian tourist beach


This is the first recorded sighting of an emperor penguin in Australia, experts say.




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Jew-hunting riots in Amsterdam expose dangers of bystander inaction


By staying silent, these bystanders betray themselves, their communities, and democratic ideals—abandoning Amsterdam’s Israeli and Jewish guests.




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Vandals slash out faces, Jewish stars, from Milan mural depicting Holocaust survivors


A previous work by the artist, dedicated to the Israeli victims of Hamas, was also vandalized.




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Meyer Habib: I am very worried about France, it is much more antisemitic than Belgium


Former French MP Meyer Habib describes his worries about France's future as antisemitism soars across Europe and violence becomes normalized.




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Demonstrators with Nazi flags target a Michigan production of ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’


Demonstrators held flags with Nazi swastikas and reportedly chanted a pro-Donald Trump slogan.




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Egyptian government legalizes 293 churches, reinforcing religious inclusivity


Under Article 8 of Law No. 80, which governs the construction and restoration of churches in Egypt, the government continues to support religious institutions by aligning them with legal standards.




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Pope Francis meets wounded Israeli soldier at Vatican


A Vatican official arranged the encounter in Sheba, where he met with civilians and soldiers injured in the ongoing conflict, including Alon Kaminer, an Israeli soldier.




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Why Trump is compared to the biblical King Jehu on Christian right


Messianic community leaders declared Donald Trump a "trumpet of God."




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A plea to my fellow Christians: Now is the time to stand up for the Jewish people


Your Jewish friends, neighbors, and co-workers undoubtedly feel unsafe at this moment, and you have an opportunity to show them they are not alone.




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Thai gov't warns of possible attack on Israelis at Koh Phangan 'Full Moon' party


Israeli government officials have recognized this situation of a potential terrorist attack and shared a travel warning to Israelis.




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Russian frigate with hypersonic missiles conducts drills in English Channel, enters Atlantic


Russia started mass supplying its military with Zicron missiles to attempt to boost its nuclear forces.




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Israel moves forward on sixth submarine from Germany


Moreover, the IDF said that it marked the start of Germany building the next submarine, the Dakar, which is due to be delivered sometime in the next decade.




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Trump taps Jewish ex-congressman Lee Zeldin to head EPA


Zeldin, a Republican, voted for key environmental legislation just 14% of the time during his tenure in the House of Representatives.




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Defense Minister Katz: Time is right to hit Iran


Israel's incoming Defense Minister Yisrael Katz declared conditions are optimal for targeting Iran's nuclear program, citing recent successful Israeli airstrikes and broad national consensus.





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'Emilia Perez': From Mexican cartel leader to Tel Aviv's operating table


Emilia Perez tells a colorful story of cartels, gender, and redemption.




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Israeli NGO hosts event for fallen immigrant soldiers, security personnel in Middle East war


During the event, an exhibition presented the fallen soldiers and presented their personal stories, and a ceremony was held in their memory with the participation of the bereaved families.




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How Israel’s war risks destroying ties with Jordan and regional allies


The longevity of peace treaties with Jordan and Egypt may create the impression that these relationships are immune to crises. However, this assumption should not be put to the test.




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The West’s attack on Judaism is an American national security issue


How global anti-Israel sentiment endangers US security and alliances.





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How Iran’s attacks on Israel backfired, escalating regional conflict


Israel’s counterattacks on Iran underscore high stakes in Middle East.




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Israel's younger generation are going beyond. Here's how you can support them


KKL-JNF — Helping pre-military programs prepare for life beyond the military.




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Tel Aviv Spirit Festival explores mindfulness, resilience, and healing from trauma


Spirit Film Festival brings films on resilience, spirituality, and healing to Tel Aviv.