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Israeli leaders convene to approve ceasefire deal
The first group of Israeli hostages is expected to be released on Sunday
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For many Israelis, prospect of hostage release is tempered by concerns about freeing terrorists
In exchange for the hostages, Israel is due to again release more than 1,000 Palestinians imprisoned for terrorism who could one day commit another attack
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Trump taps Mel Gibson, actor-director with record of antisemitism, as ‘special ambassador’ to Hollywood
Gibson’s history includes a highly publicized drunken antisemitic rant in 2006
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From the ashes, a forgotten mural — and a new mystery for a Pasadena synagogue
Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center congregants say it depicts Jews wandering the desert. For some, the symbolism is uncanny.
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Reporters castigating Israel and US support ejected from Blinken’s final press briefing
“Why aren’t you in the Hague?” one of the journalists yelled repeatedly at the outgoing secretary of state
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Netanyahu delays ceasefire vote as right-wing protest against deal mounts
A crucial party in the Israeli prime minister’s coalition has demanded a resumption of fighting after six weeks
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Isak Haleva, Turkey’s chief rabbi and face of Jewish minority, dies at 84
During Haleva’s lifetime, Turkey’s Jewish population fell from 100,000 to 15,000
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Rubio, in Israel-heavy confirmation hearing, says US should revoke visas for ‘a supporter of Hamas’
The hearing was interrupted by news of an Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement
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