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Israel: 84% enrichment means it’s now or never to stop Iran

https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-732166 “It is now or never” to stop Iran, Israel’s National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi said Monday in a public interview. Initially, there were those who believed Iran’s uranium enrichment could be for civilian use, Hanegbi said, but the fact that Tehran has … Continue reading →

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US ‘deeply troubled’ by Israel’s legalization of nine settlements – Blinken

https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-731389 (context): In an exceptionally rare move, Israel’s security cabinet approved the transformation of ten illegal outposts into nine authorized West Bank settlements. The ministers authorized the outposts — despite clear objections from the United States to such actions — in the … Continue reading →

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1917 Jewish Population (closest I can find)

1918: 8.1% Jewish pop.1914: 13.6% Jewish pop.It is possible 1917 is 10% Jewish population due to those numbers.https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jewish-and-non-jewish-population-of-israel-palestine-1517-present

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Swedish authorities stop planned Torah burning

Some young Swedish Muslim of Arab origin guy wanted to spark a debate by asking them to burn a Torah in front of the Israeli Embassy in Sweden. However, he was denied on Jan. 27, 2023, meaning Sweden changed their … Continue reading →

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Tens of thousands protest Israeli government’s proposed legal system changes

“Tens of thousands of Israelis gathered in central Tel Aviv on Saturday night to protest plans by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government to overhaul the legal system and weaken the Supreme Court — a step that critics say will destroy … Continue reading →

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Rabbi Shimon Baadani (Spiritual leader of Israel ultra-Orthodox party Shas) dies aged 94

Source of article from one of the suggested websites per the Syllabus (quoted one): https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-728203 Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel said that “Rabbi Baadani—studied his Talmud, gave lessons, led yeshiva, and strove to return the crown of Sephardic … Continue reading →

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