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Tales of tumult: Israeli authors decode war
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One tree from Kibbutz Be'eri
Opinion: No words can describe the horror the sleepy farming community endured on October 7, but one tree bore witness
Orian Chaplin
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When the war started
Mayan Rogel
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Beyond the books: the practical lessons October 7 taught me
Omri Horesh
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Almost six months ago
Lee Maman
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I worry about a cat more than the hunger in Gaza
Raanan Shaked
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These are NOT freedom fighters: Hamas endangers you too
Sarit Flein
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The case against Israel in the Hague is the ultimate blood libel
Hadar Galron
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Life in Israel during war-time
Eshkol Nevo
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Shadows of children: Israeli youngsters who returned from Hamas' tunnels
Anat Lev Adler
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Opinion
Timing of Israel-Hezbollah conflict is ill-suited for Iran
The intense IDF strikes against the Iran-backed terror group in Lebanon catches Tehran unprepared, but it doesn't have any current reason to take part in the fighting
Dr. Raz Zimmt
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00:26 | 09.27.24
Netanyahu mulls telling UN high intensity fighting in Gaza ends
Analysis: PM informs ministers of plan to advise General Assembly that is shifting to what is referred to as 'Phase C' in Gaza, coming as close as ever before to declaring the war over but he may reconsider amid right-wing opposition to ceasefire proposal
Nadav Eyal
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20:30 | 09.26.24
Tehran's dilemma: Iran threatens to join war, backs Hezbollah, but does not enter the battle
Analysis: Despite promises of retaliation for the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, Tehran has so far refrained from directly intervening in the northern skirmish; Instead, Iran has focused on elevating Hezbollah’s strength, framing this as justification for its non-intervention; 'We trust Hezbollah; it is stable and victorious,' Iranian officials stated
Lior Ben Ari
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08:34 | 09.26.24
Muslim community gains significant political power in US
Opinion: The war between Israel and Hamas has sparked an unprecedented surge in anti-Zionist discourse among Muslims in the US, alongside calls to punish Democrats at the ballot box for their support of Israel; While the Muslim community in America isn't large, in key battleground states like Michigan, Pennsylvania and Georgia, they could, for the first time, be a decisive force in determining the next president
Elad Ben David
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00:15 | 09.26.24
The New challenge for Israel: Meet Iraq's militia commanders and their Hezbollah connection
Analysis: Militias in Iraq and Syria have increased their attacks on Israel in recent days as part of Iran's ring of fire surrounding Israel; Alliance of Shiite groups with Hezbollah could drag the US into the conflict
Lior Ben Ari
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00:09 | 09.26.24
As he battles for Jewish vote, Trump is endangering American Jews
Opinion: Trump is strenuously courting the Jewish vote, but it's unlikely to help him, given US Jews are liberal, educated and tend to steer clear of populist voices that make unrealistic promises; Saying his potential loss will be the Jews' fault is reminiscent of scapegoating they went through about a century ago in Europe
Orly Azulay
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22:28 | 09.25.24
We in the north finally feel our lives matter
Opinion: After months of Hezbollah bombardments, I was able to smile thanks to the deafening noise of the Air Force flying deep into Lebanon, signaling the beginning of our journey home
Yair Kraus
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10:50 | 09.25.24
A blow to the Iranian proxy - Hezbollah and its capabilities
Analysis: Hezbollah's two strategic threats—the precision missile project and the potential for an incursion into the Galilee are being significantly compromised; after years of the Tehran regime nurturing terrorism along the northern border
Nadav Eyal
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07:25 | 09.25.24
Israel's existential fronts
Analysis: Despite Israel’s military superiority over its regional adversaries, the nation faces potential fragmentation as Iran and its allied axis tighten their grip around the Jewish state, threatening to exploit its vulnerabilities
Dr. Avigdor Haselkorn
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00:11 | 09.25.24
Israel faces unavoidable showdown with Hezbollah
Opinion: Nasrallah has linked his fate with Sinwar’s and shows no signs of surrender; Israel faces two options: pursue a cease-fire in the south to change the equation, or launch a ground operation in Lebanon, risking a prolonged, costly war
Avi Issacharoff
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22:10 | 09.24.24
The US appeasement march: When diplomacy becomes surrender
Opinion: The Axis of Evil is seizing the opportunity created by Washington's weakness, using the moment to advance its nuclear ambitions and strengthen its proxy forces; meanwhile, Israel is left to confront these threats with its hands tied
Ben-Dror Yemini
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15:58 | 09.24.24
Netanyahu is no Churchill
Opinion: Netanyahu’s leadership has eroded Israel’s security and deepened internal divisions, contrasting him with Churchill’s decisive wartime leadership; his indecision on issues like Hamas and Iran, coupled with self-serving politics, has weakened Israel and empowered its enemies
Samuel J. Hyde
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11:41 | 09.24.24
Biden and Harris are addicted to the status quo; Israel, and others, must disregard them
Opinion: Biden-Harris administration lacks strategy and tries to maintain crumbling post-1945 status quo; Israel and other threatened nations should not rely on US for support but instead take independent action to defend themselves
Dan Zamansky
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10:24 | 09.24.24
With top aides gone, Nasrallah faces critical decision on precision missiles
Analysis: Field commanders steering Hezbollah’s war effort, but group yet to deploy precision missiles, maybe holding back hoping to avoid IDF strikes on arsenal amid US pressure to prevent regional war with Iran
Ron Ben-Yishai
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23:39 | 09.23.24
How Israel's well-oiled war machine hits Hezbollah in Lebanon
Analysis: After a decade and a half of preparations, Hezbollah is now taking hits designed to strip away its capabilities and shake its confidence; this time, the intelligence has worked exceptionally well
Yossi Yehoshua
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21:03 | 09.23.24
Israel is living with a concept that won't allow us to destroy Hezbollah
Opinion: Instead of pressing the military advantage presented to us following strikes and eliminations in Lebanon, the government chooses to act in ways that we saw before the Hamas massacre
Amichai Attali
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13:59 | 09.23.24
Nasrallah will have to decide if to opt for a diplomatic deal or for war
Analysis: Both Israel and Hezbollah escalated their confrontation on the northern border, but Nasrallah and his Iranian patrons are faced with the dilemma of whether the terror group must fight an all-out war or avoid great risks
Ron Ben-Yishai
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23:15 | 09.22.24
The two faces of Emmanuel Macron
Opinion: If northern France were forced to evacuate due to a terrorist group taking over Belgium, launching daily rockets and turning into a war zone - Belgium would be in ruins; When Israel is in that position, accommodations can be made
Ben-Dror Yemini
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18:49 | 09.22.24
Nasrallah grapples with fallout from pager attack
Opinion: Despite frequently changing locations to evade detection, Hezbollah chief remains acutely aware Israel closely monitors his movements and could strike at any moment
Smadar Perry
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14:19 | 09.22.24
The Iranian nuclear threat is imminent and threatens Israel
Analysis: The Iranian nuclear threat is growing substantially and requires urgent attention; Europe and the US alongside Israel must be decisive against Iran
Jennifer Teale
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19:15 | 09.21.24
Germany should stop blaming Israel for the Hamas war against Jews
Germany's early response to October 7 was one of support and solidarity with the Jewish people, including the German Air Force commander donating blood, but recently, they've decided to withhold a weapons shipment to Israel while having no issues with readily providing it to Qatar, Hamas' main backer
Benjamin Weinthal
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10:40 | 09.21.24
Israeli message: No more attrition—Hezbollah may unleash new arsenal
Commentary: After 11 months of hostilities, Israel has shifted to a new phase, turning the screws on Hezbollah to agree to a settlement; if talks fail, a ground incursion into Lebanon is on the table
Ron Ben-Yishai
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18:43 | 09.20.24
Hezbollah is beaten and battered after Lebanon pager blasts
Analysis: Nasrallah attempts to convince Lebanese that the terror group is still viable and able to attack after thousands of its operatives are maimed in the coordinated explosions
Smadar Perry
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08:31 | 09.20.24
Nasrallah hesitant to act fearing Israeli offensive
Analysis: Hezbollah leader avoids explicitly calling the coordinated detonation of communication devices an act of war and appears undecided on his and Iran's response; both Israel and Nasrallah don't speak of an all-out war
Ron Ben-Yishai
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00:10 | 09.20.24
Israel faces a new reality on the northern border
Analysis: Hezbollah will likely respond in a way that differs from its previous actions; any escalation could trigger an exchange of strikes that spirals into a wider war
Yossi Yehoshua
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20:13 | 09.19.24
Hijab protest dead after two years | special editorial from Teheran
Opinion: Over 100 citizens were executed last month, including political prisoners, the economic situation is terrible but there’s still money for Hamas, Hezbollah, nuclear weapons; the regime has crushed our hopes and our protest
Azita, Tehran
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19:34 | 09.19.24
'Nasrallah can stop the escalation if he accepts US outline' Israeli official says
Opinion: The exploding communication device incidents in Lebanon are putting pressure on Hezbollah and, indirectly, on Iran, increasing the likelihood of a powerful and exceptional response against Israel, as this escalation brings the possibility of a full-scale war closer
Ron Ben Yishai
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23:54 | 09.18.24
When weak leadership invites sabotage: Hezbollah’s self-destruction
Analysis: Hezbollah's use of identical pagers enabled major Israeli intelligence strike, leading to injuries and exposing internal vulnerabilities; leadership strife and security lapses weakened its effectiveness, underscoring need for strong operational security
Hillel Portugais de Almeida
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16:55 | 09.18.24
Israel has entered new phase of war, senior security official says
Analysis: Israel relies on US defense facing potential multi-front assault and must consider Washington’s opposition to escalating war; as a result, Israel likely to allow Hezbollah to act first rather than using group’s current vulnerability to strike
Ron Ben-Yishai
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16:25 | 09.18.24
Hezbollah pager blasts signal declaration of war
Opinion: Israelis must prepare for days or weeks of violence and a possible ground offensive in Lebanon but the government must be clear on its goals and war objectives
Avi Issacharoff
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12:39 | 09.18.24
Pager blasts expose Hezbollah’s vulnerability, but change remains unlikely
Analysis: The action attributed to Israel in Lebanon sets fear in Hezbollah and Iran's hearts, but won't be enough to return northern Israelis to their homes
Ron Ben-Yishai
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23:28 | 09.17.24
As US politics heats up, Israeli concerns grow over the 2024 election outcome
Opinion: As U.S. elections loom, Middle East allies weigh their hopes, concerns and expectations for a potential shift in American foreign policy; For most Israelis, who are not burdened by issues like abortion, borders or January 6, the choice seems fairly clear
Amit Segal
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23:55 | 09.16.24
Not a victory and not absolute: Government lets the Iranians erode Israel politically and socially
Opinion: The most right-wing government Israel has ever known chooses not to act in the face of multiple fronts initiated by Iran; 'Mr. Security' Netanyahu refuses to make decisions
Yossi Yehoshua
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20:00 | 09.16.24
West maneuvered by Iran, Muslim Brotherhood into war in Gaza and beyond
Analysis: Senior Saudi official says ending the war must be a priority; lays a path to normalization with Israel that must include a deadline for a Palestinian state and result in a real alliance of moderate forces against Iran
Nadav Eyal
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15:31 | 09.16.24
A policy of calm for calm did not work in Gaza, Lebanon and will not in Yemen
Opinion: Just another ordinary morning in the Middle East, Sirens jolt Israelis out of bed and an hour later, they are sitting in routine traffic but the Houthi missile attack must not be normalized and must be seen for the dangerous escalation it is
Gadi Ezra
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18:43 | 09.15.24
Houthi missile attack on central Israel raises difficult questions
Analysis: At this point it's still unclear whether the Yemeni munition was a cruise or ballistic missile and why it wasn't identified and intercepted by the IDF
Ron Ben Yishai
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09:16 | 09.15.24
Handing it over to Hamas? Taking back Philadelphi Corridor would be far from simple
Opinion: Critics, including ex-security officials, argue debate over Israel's control of Philadelphi Corridor politically driven and strategically insignificant; however, they mislead the public with oversimplified solutions
Or Yissachar
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18:13 | 09.14.24
The strategic impacts of IDF’s preemptive attack on Hezbollah
Analysis: IDF's preemptive strike on Hezbollah disrupted planned attack and highlighted Israel's intelligence and defensive capabilities, raising doubts about Hezbollah's strength, pressures Iran's deterrent strategy and showcases US-Israel military coordination
Dr. Avigdor Haselkorn
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18:28 | 09.13.24
Russia protecting its interests in the Middle East
Analysis: wider war in the region would also most certainly carry major risks for Moscow in an entanglement of its ally Syria, a weakening of Iran’s capacity to supply Russia with weapons and complicating its relations with Gulf Arab states and Iran
Jennifer Teale
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10:30 | 09.13.24
Will the world see this tunnel and remain silent?
Opinion: 85 years later, world once again turns its back on us, using ideology and claims of colonialism and apartheid to justify indifference to Israelis murdered, raped, tortured and held hostage
Ariela Ringel-Hoffman
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22:13 | 09.12.24
We can all learn something from people like Paralympic swimmer Ami Dadon
Opinion: The Hebrew calendar month of Elul is our pool – we enter it carrying our pain, disabilities, traumas and fears, and slowly learn to swim forward; Dadon's willpower and infectious zest for life keep him moving forward, never giving up on himself, or on us.
Tamar Asraf
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13:01 | 09.12.24
Parallels of horror: 9/11 and October 7 attacks examined
Opinion: In aftermath of 9/11 and October 7, US and Israel faced jihadist terror attacks, highlighting differing global responses; while America pursued military action against al-Qaeda, Israel's war with Hamas revealed contrasting international perceptions and diplomatic engagements
Michael Oren
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23:53 | 09.11.24
'Seeing where hostages were held, crying and thinking of you'
Hostage Liri Elbag's sister writes: 'After watching video of the tunnel in which the hostages were held, my thoughts go to you, Liri; Are you also being held in these conditions?
Shai Elbag
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15:20 | 09.11.24
Hostages' blood inside Hamas tunnel is reason to stop sending food, aid to Gaza
Opinion: Until now, we have been told that it's impossible to suddenly stop humanitarian aid from going in to Gaza; Are the blood stains of our brothers on the tunnel walls not red enough for you?
Amihai Attali
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00:30 | 09.11.24
EU deal with Egypt aims to mitigate Gaza migration
Analysis: The EU supports Egypt to increase stability in the region; Egypt is a vital partner in achieving the EU’s migration vision, as a major host country for migrants close to Europe’s borders
Jennifer Teale
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22:04 | 09.10.24
IDF targets smuggling routes, disrupting Iran's expansion in Syria
Analysis: Foreign reports allege recent Israeli airstrikes targeted major weapons manufacturing facility in region, reportedly backed by Iran and intended to supply Hezbollah in Lebanon
Yossi Yehoshua
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11:16 | 09.10.24
The strikes in Syria are preparation for a major campaign in Lebanon
Analysis: For years, Israel has been thwarting arms transfers from Iran to Hezbollah through Syria, mainly focused on smuggling in convoys; The attacks in Syria which killed at least 18 people were aimed at the Iranian-Syrian capabilities
Ron Ben-Yishai
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17:30 | 09.09.24
Israel must apply military pressure now in Middle East to get out of this mess
Opinion: There is no solution to the incredibly complex situation we're in, except through a comprehensive multi-front deterrence campaign across the Middle East, with a private lesson – or series of lessons – directed at the Persian nation that resides in Iran
Amichai Attali
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16:07 | 09.09.24
They fight for land, but we fight - above all - for life
Opinion: I propose that for every murdered hostage, Israel claim a square kilometer from Gaza for agricultural purposes; The IDF will create an army of volunteer farmers who will cultivate the former Palestinian land and grow seasonal crops there
Alon Goldstein
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13:22 | 09.09.24
How a sand-throwing incident act became a national metaphor for hatred
Opinion: The sand thrown at Itamar Ben-Gvir by a woman at the beach is just another metaphor for the growing hatred we must stop before this sandstorm turns into an earthquake that swallows us all
Lior Ohana
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09:40 | 09.09.24
Israel urged Jordan to tighten border crossing security, but they did nothing
Analysis: Both sides are working together to prevent terror attacks like the one at the Allenby crossing, but since the start of the Gaza war this cooperation has become 'routine,' with little communication between the sides
Smadar Perry
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23:55 | 09.08.24
An open letter to Sarah Friedland, the Jewish director who condemned Israel
Jewish-American director Sarah Friedland dedicated her victory speech at the Venice Film Festival to protest Israel's 'genocide' in Gaza; It's too bad she neglects to mention the actual facts as she focuses on being hip and happening
Ben-Dror Yemini
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22:06 | 09.08.24
What kind of legacy is President Biden leaving after 4 years in office?
Opinion: Regardless of how the 2024 elections play out, President Biden will leave the White House on January 20 of next year, so it's time to take a look at his record, especially when it comes to October 7 and the subsequent Gaza war
Nadav Tamir
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13:38 | 09.07.24
Russia protects its Middle East interests while avoiding direct military confrontation
Analysis: Russia's involvement in the Middle East aims to strengthen its position in the Arab world and divert Western attention from Eastern Europe; While Moscow avoids Western-led stability efforts, it also seeks to prevent a regional conflict that could complicate its strategic interests
Jennifer Teale
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19:36 | 09.06.24
U.S. proposal and Hezbollah's revenge
Analysis: Israel's preemptive strike on Hezbollah makes rehabilitation of its infrastructure, and rocket array which is severely damaged, difficult; if this success continues it can make South Lebanon much less threatening for Israel’s northern residents.
Ron Ben Yishai
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16:54 | 09.06.24
Haredi brothers, sisters, help us save the hostages
Opinion: The Mitzvah of redeeming captives seems to have vanished from Haredi priorities while conscription to the military, violations of the sabbath bring mass Haredi protesters to the streets; my Haredi brothers and sisters, where are you?
Judy Shalom Nir-Mozes
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15:04 | 09.06.24
Biden pulling all stops to reach a Gaza deal
Analysis: The administration putting together an updated bridging proposal in conversation with Israel's Strategic Affairs Minister but without the participation of Mossad, Shin Bet, IDF; US forces posed to prevent Iran from interfering with chances for a deal
Ron Ben Yishai
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22:27 | 09.05.24
Netanyahu, security officials discuss next Gaza move
Analysis: Among the topics on the table is the IDF's adjustment to diminishing fighting in Gaza, and reassessing the approach to humanitarian aid which is still controlled by Hamas
Yossi Yehoshua
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21:05 | 09.05.24
Are Durov and Telegram Kremlin’s Trojan horse?
Opinion: Messaging app's reputation as secure questionable due to weak encryption and lack of transparency; ties to Russia raise data privacy concerns, suggesting platform may be part of Russian information operations, compromising user security
Hillel Portugais de Almeida
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09:31 | 09.05.24
Biden is incentivizing Iran’s political blackmail
Opinion: A deal reached on Gaza that involves a prolonged cease-fire and averts a regional war would serve Biden, the mullahs and Nasrallah at Israel’s expense
Dr. Avigdor Haselkorn
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17:21 | 09.04.24
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