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The 1948 War of Independence pitted the nascent Israeli state against five Arab armies, resulting in Israel’s survival and territorial expansion.
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The Jerusalem Post
Iran’s protesters need more than applause, they need enduring support – editorial
January 1, 2026Norway to extradite ‘Ashkelon hacker’ Michael Kadar to US despite severe mental health concerns
January 1, 2026Leader of ultra-orthodox Lev Tahor sect extradited to Mexico, charged with human trafficking
January 1, 2026Wife of Jill Biden’s ex-husband found dead after ‘domestic dispute’ call
January 1, 2026
YnetNews
From sirens to celebration: Tel Aviv crowds mark New Year’s Eve with hope for 2026
January 1, 2026Norway overturns ruling, sends Israeli ‘Ashkelon hacker’ to face trial in US
January 1, 2026IDF scales back reserve deployment on confrontation lines following 2026 budget cuts
January 1, 2026Protests sweep Iran for fourth day as regime confirms death of Basij militia member
January 1, 2026
Arutz Sheva
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as mayor of NYCJanuary 1, 2026
UN chief condemns Israel over ban on utilities to UNRWA facilitiesJanuary 1, 2026
Somali President claims: Somaliland agreed to take Gazans for Israeli recognitionJanuary 1, 2026
Report: Israel preparing to reopen Rafah crossing after US pressureJanuary 1, 2026
JTA
- January 1, 2026
- Lou Sandler | West Bank violence is NOT Netanyahu’s ‘handful of kids’January 1, 2026
- Michael Zoosman | The Futility of Invoking Nuremberg and Eichmann for Israel’s Death Penalty BillJanuary 1, 2026
- Steven J. Frank | The New Normal in GazaJanuary 1, 2026
Richard Diamond | A 2026 Resolution for Anti-Zionists: Think about what you are chantingJanuary 1, 2026