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Opinion Hamas played ceasefire talks perfectly. Israel’s next move is crucial
The United Nations Security Council has adopted a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal — which means it's time for Israel to prove good intentions
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News Benny Gantz walked out. Will Netanyahu survive?
Gantz’s resignation from the war cabinet could impact the U.S. partnership with Israel and lead to the ouster of the prime minister. Here's everything you need to know
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ANALYSIS With Gantz resignation, Netanyahu loses centrist partner at pivotal moment in the war. Will anything change?
Benny Gantz's departure will increase U.S. and international pressure on Netanyahu, But domestically, it could strengthen his grip on power
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Opinion The hostage rescue brought unity to Israel — and underscored a great paradox about the country
Internal divisions continue to rock Israel. But Saturday was a day of nationwide joy
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Fast Forward Rep. Ritchie Torres slams ‘blithering idiots’ behind the secret Israeli influence op that targeted him
The New York lawmaker, a staunch supporter of Israel, called the campaign by Israel’s Diaspora ministry ’embarrassing’ and ‘racist’
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News Analysis: It’s not working with Netanyahu. Can Biden find a better Israeli partner for peace?
Some say Avigdor Lieberman — a strong contender for the next prime minister of Israel — could be a better ally for Biden
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Fast Forward ‘Israelism,’ the progressive Jewish documentary roiling college campuses, gets digital release
A Palestinian-owned distributor is releasing the film about Jewish divisions over Israel
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News How the war nearly tore apart Israel’s only Arab-Jewish women’s choir
Israel's only Arab-Jewish women's choir nearly folded after October. Here's how they've stayed together through the war
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