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According to the source, the 'distance between the sides' is significant, especially after Netanyahu's statements about a 'partial deal,' and that the mediators are only now trying to restart talks. Another source said Sinwar is not interested in a deal and prefers escalation in the north to an end to the war

A police officer spat on a protester and threatened to 'rape his mother' ■ Opposition lawmaker Naama Lazimi was shoved violently by an officer at protests in Tel Aviv. As police accuse Lazimi of 'exploiting her parliamentary immunity,' the MK responds: 'This is the [Ben-Gvir] regime's police'

  HBO has announced plans for a new "Harry Potter" TV series based on J.K. Rowling's original novels, with each book adapted into a season over a decade-long run. The series promises a new cast exploring different adventures while maintaining fidelity to the source material. Warner Bros' Max streaming service has hired Francesca Gardiner as […]

Assistant Secretary-General of Arab League, Hossam Zaki, announced the policy shift on Egyptian Media

The PM's Office announced last year it was considering canceling the renovations in the official Balfour residence in light of high costs, in favor of building the new compound. Recently, however, the office chose to renovate it at a cost of tens of millions of shekels while also moving forward with the new compound

On the IsraelCast podcast, Professor Davidai shared his personal experiences and insights about Jew hatred on college campuses.

Five years ago, British Jews abandoned Jeremy Corbyn's antisemitism-riddled Labour Party in their droves. Many will return this week, encouraged by new leader Keir Starmer's efforts to clean up the party. Very few, though, will be voting for the populist rhetoric of Nigel Farage

  NASA has awarded SpaceX an $843 million contract to develop a U.S. Deorbit Vehicle to guide the aging International Space Station (ISS) back through Earth's atmosphere for a safe and controlled reentry into the Pacific Ocean by 2030. The ISS, a symbol of international cooperation in space, has been continuously occupied for over 23 […]

"It is time we follow the lead of militants of oppressed nations. It is time to change our orientation from one of protest to resistance," said a protest speaker.

  In 1939, Albert Einstein co-authored a letter with physicist Leo Szilard to then-U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, warning about Nazi Germany's progress in nuclear research, urging the U.S. to start its own nuclear program. The letter is now going on a New York City auction by Christie's, and id estimated to be valued between […]

The strongest bloc with a chance of an absolute parliamentary majority is the extreme right. It remains, not only on the fringes, the heir of the foulest political stream in modern French history ■ The Jewish community finds itself in the midst of this political mess, and many feel like political orphans - an ominous sign of things to come

  Noland Arbaugh, a 29-year-old man paralyzed from the neck down due to a diving accident, became the first human patient to receive a Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) implant from Neuralink, Elon Musk's neuroprosthetics company. The implant allows Arbaugh to control a computer cursor with his thoughts, enabling him to play games like Civilization VI and […]

Israeli Minister Bezalel Smotrich also thanks Trump for refusing to endorse Palestinian state in presidential debate with Biden

  The Pacific Coast Feeding Group (PCFG) of gray whales, consisting of around 200 individuals frequenting the Pacific Northwest coast, has experienced a decrease in body length by an average of 13% (about 1.65 meters or 5 feet) since around the year 2000. Females are now comparable in size to males, whereas they were previously […]

  Toys "R" Us premiered an AI-generated brand film at the 2024 Cannes Lions Festival, created using OpenAI's text-to-video tool Sora. It depicts the company founder's vision and its mascot Geoffrey the Giraffe, with AI contributing 80-85% and VFX applied on top. The one-minute brand film, directed by Nik Kleverov and produced by Kim Miller […]

  Netflix has greenlit One Piece Season 2. One Piece follows Monkey D. Luffy's quest for the legendary treasure, staying true to the original manga and anime. Season 2 will explore the Baroque Works arc. It is expected to premiere in 2025. Season 2 is expected to cover the Arabasta Saga, the Straw Hat Pirates' […]

Iran continues it psychological warfare as the war in Gaza continues, threatening Israel and the Biden administration not to launch an all-out military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon. It refrains, however, to declare it'll participate directly in such an event

  An ancient manuscript believed to be "The History of the Academy" by Philodemus of Gadara has revealed new information about Plato's last hours and burial place. The manuscript, deciphered using advanced technologies like optical coherence tomography, hyperspectral infrared imaging, machine learning, and CT scans, suggests that Plato was buried in the private garden of […]

  Painted lady butterflies (Vanessa cardui) were documented undertaking an incredible 4,200-kilometer (2,600-mile) transatlantic migration from Africa to South America, employing an energy-efficient flight strategy, alternating between active flight and gliding with favorable winds, including the Saharan air layer and trade winds. Researchers used multidisciplinary tools, including genomic analysis, wind trajectory reconstruction, pollen metabarcoding, and […]