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Israeli leaders criticize expected US sanctions against military unit that could further strain ties
Israeli leaders are harshly criticizing an expected decision by the U.S. to impose sanctions on a unit of ultra-Orthodox soldiers in the Israeli military.
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Biden speaks on ‘unprecedented' Iranian attack on Israel
President Joe Biden did not respond to questions from reporters about if or how Israel will respond to the attacks.
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Iran and Israel have a history of enmity. What key recent events led to Iran's assault on Israel?
Iran’s dramatic aerial attack on Israel follows years of enmity between the countries and marks the first time Iran has launched a direct military assault on Israel.
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Israel War Cabinet undecided on next steps as Biden administration urges restraint
Israeli leaders on Sunday credited an international military coalition with helping thwart a direct Iranian attack involving hundreds of drones and missiles, calling the coordinated response a starting point for a “strategic alliance” of regional opposition to Tehran.
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Iran launches hundreds of drones, missiles at Israel in retaliatory attack
The attack prompted President Joe Biden to hold a national security meeting in the Situation Room.
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Airspace closures throughout the Middle East ground, divert flights as Iran launches drone attack on Israel
Airspace in Jordan, Lebanon, Israel and other parts of the Middle East reopened on Sunday but some flights were still canceled.
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Iran launches hundreds of drones, ballistic and cruise missiles at Israel in unprecedented revenge attack
Booms and air raid sirens sounded across Israel early Sunday after Iran launched hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushed the Middle East closer to a regionwide war.
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is to undergo hernia surgery
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says the Israeli leader will undergo surgery on Sunday for a hernia.
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Schumer calls for new leadership in Israel after Netanyahu ‘lost his way'
Sen. Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish official in the U.S., spoke from the Senate floor on Thursday for Israel to host new elections to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Top Democrat Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, saying Netanyahu has ‘lost his way'
The Senate majority leader, Chuck Schumer, said he believed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had lost his way and called for new elections.
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Puma says decision to end collaboration with Israel national soccer team was made in 2022
Puma’s contract with the Israel national soccer team expires in 2024, but the decision to end the collaboration came in 2022, the company said Tuesday.
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An Israeli raced to confront Palestinian attackers. He was then killed by an Israeli soldier
The shooting death of an Israeli man who raced to confront Palestinian attackers has raised questions about the use of excessive force among Israeli security forces and the public.
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Calls for ceasefire grow in the United States
The local Jewish community is calling for unwavering support for Israel, while Palestinians are condemning what they are calling a genocide against their people.
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Needham man says 2 of his 5 relatives abducted in Israel are dead
A Massachusetts man said Friday that two of his five family members who were abducted during Hamas’ invasion of Israel are dead. Jason Greenberg of Needham has been among the families waiting to find out the fate of their loved ones who were taken hostage after the Palestinian militant group launched its surprise attack on Oct. 7. When Greenberg spoke…
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Quinnipiac professor talks difficulties of reporting on Israel-Hamas war
The Israel-Hamas conflict has brought to the forefront the complexities and ethical dilemmas faced by journalists who strive to provide accurate and objective reporting in an environment that’s characterized by rapidly shifting narratives. There’s, of course, danger on the ground, and then there’s social media. We spoke with Quinnipiac University journalism professor, Molly Yanity to discuss the complexities of...
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‘Kidnapped' posters shine light on Israelis who remain missing
A stark reminder of the war in Israel now lines some streets in Massachusetts. Posters featuring those believed to be held hostage by Hamas have been printed out and posted on everything from trees to utility poles. The idea started with two artists in New York, but the pair made the digital files available for anyone to download. The poster,…
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‘No place I'd rather be tonight': Shabbat services recognize victims of war
People came together Friday night for Shabbat services in Boston, recognizing the innocent victims who have lost their lives in the war between Israel and Hamas. The service at Temple Israel of Boston addressed the heart-wrenching reality that has hit home for many in the Jewish community. Jason Friedman is thankful his loved ones in Israel are safe. “Some people…
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Interfaith service at Waltham temple offers support for Jewish community
Jewish communities across Massachusetts continue to come together in solidarity in the wake of Hamas’ deadly attacks on Israel. At an interfaith service Thursday night, Temple Beth Israel in Waltham was filled with prayers as speakers discussed ways to support those innocent lives lost, and of course, each other. “We are really gratified by the messages of support that...
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Day six of war between Israel and Hamas
There were emotional reunions inside Logan Airport Thursday, as the lucky few who made it on one of the few flights out of Israel were finally out of danger.
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Locals collect donations for Israel
So many people watching those horrific images overseas want to do something to help out. That’s why the Israeli American Council of New England got the idea to start collecting donations to send directly to people in Israel.