Only after he died did she learned he was her father: a writer confronts a hidden past
Raised by a single mother, Noa Schwartz discovered a lifelong family secret only in adulthood; in her debut book, she writes letters to the father she never knew, using literature to process grief, anger and questions of identity
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Witkoff announces Phase Two in Gaza, warns Hamas to return final hostage or 'face consequences'
Trump’s Middle East envoy said the next phase calls for a technocratic Palestinian body to run Gaza, full demilitarization of the enclave and the launch of large-scale reconstruction efforts
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Thousands of women take the frontline as combat service hits record highs
New data show 8,500 women served in combat roles in 2025, more than double 2020 levels, with about 5,000 enlisting last year alone, nearly a tenfold rise compared with a decade ago
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Report: Iran strike days away, Hezbollah to stay out
Cyberattacks or targeting Iran’s domestic security forces seen as more probable than full-scale strikes, officials say; Hezbollah has no plans to respond unless the regime is at risk, and Iran's reaction may depend on US tactics
2 hours ago

After Rafah clash, IDF warns Hamas attacks likely to continue
Six Hamas terrorists were killed after crossing the Yellow Line near Khan Younis and Rafah and opening fire on troops, in what the military said was a planned attack involving gunfire and explosive devices
2 hours ago

Lebanon arrests Syrian accused of funding Assad loyalists
Ahmad Dunia is suspected of financing Assad loyalists, allegedly funneling money from Lebanon to fighters in Syria’s coastal region, with officials citing ties to Rami Makhlouf and ousted General Suheil al-Hassan, believed to be in Russia
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Blue and White MK: Netanyahu must go, but party may join government if he has 61 seats
Recent polls show Blue and White struggling to cross the electoral threshold, and reports have said lawmaker and Gantz ally Chili Tropper is considering leaving the party
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Denmark, Greenland to meet Vance as Trump presses US claim
Trump says the strategically located, mineral-rich island is vital to US security and that the United States must own it to prevent Russia or China from occupying it; he says all options remain on the table.
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Ran Gvili's mom is on her way to US: 'Do everything we can to torpedo Gaza phase two before he is home'
‘A punch to the gut’: Family of last hostage reacts with anguish to Gaza developments, as Talik Gvili seeks talks with Witkoff and Kushner; Ran's uncle warns: ‘His return will become impossible'
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US base in Qatar urges partial evacuation as Iran’s Revolutionary Guard declares high alert
With Trump still weighing a strike, Iran threatens US bases across the region, Al Udeid staff told to leave as tensions spike and Tehran accelerates executions of protesters
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OnlyFans model, Nova festival survivor among Israelis arrested in Thailand drug bust
R., 48; S., 33; M., 24; and G., 23, have been held since Sunday on suspicion of involvement in a drug-selling network on Thailand’s Koh Phangan, after allegedly being caught with large amounts of drugs and cash sold mainly to Israeli tourists
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Bereaved families lead Jerusalem rally for national draft: 'our pain is private, responsibility is national'
Struggle against draft exemption law promoted by the government continues: bereaved families will gather Thursday for rally in Jerusalem: 'Battle for values of the people of Israel and the will of our sons, daughters, parents and spouses who fell in defense of the people and the land'
8 hours ago

Hezbollah warns Lebanon against expanding disarmament as Israel presses to rein in the terror group
Senior Hezbollah official says extending state control over weapons beyond the south could trigger chaos as Israel presses Beirut to fully implement the postwar deal
9 hours ago

Iranian journalist makes public plea to Israel as nationwide protests, killings mount in Iran
Speaking under a pseudonym, an Iranian reporter says protesters believe Israel and the US can help reduce the bloodshed as internet blackouts deepen and Iranians return to the streets despite deadly repression
9 hours ago

Is Trump hesitating on Iran? Sources say he is less decisive than before nuclear facilities strike
As Trump promises that help is on the way for Iranian protesters, people close to the White House say he is less confident behind closed doors as advisers warn a strike could backfire or plunge Iran into chaos
10 hours ago

Trump and Musk take off the gloves in battle over internet in Iran
Tehran has cut off the internet and phone lines in an attempt to stifle protests and eliminate evidence from the streets; Starlink hasn't been completely shut down, but is severely disrupted; Now Trump and Musk are stepping in, trying to keep the last digital line open
11 hours ago

15 Palestinians to run Gaza under phase two as US unveils plan led by PA official today
The body of hostage Ran Gvili has not been returned, but the US will announce progress in the ceasefire and name a Palestinian committee and Peace Council for Gaza, while an international force remains undecided
12 hours ago

Ford worker suspended after calling Trump ‘pedophile protector’; president mouths ‘f* you,’ flips him off
Autoworker TJ Sabula says he was targeted for political retribution after shouting an insult at Trump during a Michigan plant visit and drawing a profane response from the president
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Iran protests death toll rises to at least 2,571, US-based rights group HRANA says
HRANA details widespread killings and arrests in Iran as Trump urges protesters to continue and Israeli intelligence cites far higher casualty estimates
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'We’ve lost our fear of death': farewell to a brave voice from Iran
As protests erupted, hope returned to her voice, but Azita, who wrote for ynet from Tehran, was killed by security forces at a demonstration; the world lost a rare woman; Ze’ev Avrahami, who shared her words with the readers, says goodbye
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‘They said my wife died to break me’: Israeli, 72, freed from Venezuela prison speaks out
After over a year in a Venezuelan prison, Yaakov Harari returns to Israel, describing harsh conditions, antisemitic abuse and psychological torment; Caracas accused him of being a mercenary and sentenced him to 25 years over photos found on his phone
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Thousands killed in Iran protests as Trump says ‘this is too much’ and nations urge citizens to leave
Iran admits at least 3,000 protest deaths as Israel estimates more than 4,000 killed and 16,784 arrested; Netanyahu’s security cabinet is briefed on possible regime collapse and US intervention as Trump hints at action and nations urge citizens to leave
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Senior IDF official testifies in leak probe tied to Netanyahu’s office
Col. G., who leads the IDF Information Security Authority — the military body responsible for safeguarding classified information — testified in the investigation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s chief of staff, Tzachi Braverman
22 hours ago

At 44, Israeli chemistry teacher enlists in IDF after canceling religious exemption
Dr. Naama Rubinstein canceled a religious exemption to enlist, balancing military service with research, teaching and family life — and offering her students a living example of leadership, service and choice
22 hours ago

UN chief warns he may refer Israel to world court over actions against UNRWA
Israeli officials dismissed the warning, saying the secretary-general is protecting an agency increasingly exposed as compromised by terrorist groups
22 hours ago

Trump administration labels Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan as terrorist organizations
US designated Muslim Brotherhood branches in Lebanon, Jordan and Egypt as terrorist groups, citing links to Hamas and regional destabilization, a move that brings sanctions and could complicate ties with allies where the group is tolerated
23 hours ago

Israel’s passport loses ground in 2026 rankings while Singapore tops global mobility
Visa free access for Israeli passport holders fell from 170 destinations to 165; the United States returned to the top 10 after a brief drop in late 2025, while one passport offers entry to 192 destinations worldwide
23 hours ago

IDF troops clash with terrorists in southern Gaza, two killed
The military said observers identified six armed terrorists near Israeli troops in western Rafah, triggering an exchange of fire after tanks opened fire and came under attack
23 hours ago

No to extremists, yes to Netanyahu: Gantz shifts course to halt party’s free fall
Despite polling weakness, Gantz has moved away from the blanket opposition to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu embraced by much of the anti-Netanyahu bloc, instead drawing a sharper line against what he describes as political extremism
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