Friday · November 13, 2026 Vol. I · No. 316
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Russian forces strike ship carrying military supplies, two locomotives in Odessa Region Russian Youth Agency Deputy Chief Arrested in Fraud Probe Militants kill 37 civilians in Niger — media Russian Ambassador Darchiev’s death is great loss for diplomatic world — senior diplomat Mossad chief arrives in Washington for consultations on Iran — media EU fears Anchorage 2.0 in light of potential Putin-Trump meeting — Merz STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings Mariners Notes: Infield Needs, Trade Candidates, Sloan Russian forces strike ship carrying military supplies, two locomotives in Odessa Region Russian Youth Agency Deputy Chief Arrested in Fraud Probe Militants kill 37 civilians in Niger — media Russian Ambassador Darchiev’s death is great loss for diplomatic world — senior diplomat Mossad chief arrives in Washington for consultations on Iran — media EU fears Anchorage 2.0 in light of potential Putin-Trump meeting — Merz STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings Mariners Notes: Infield Needs, Trade Candidates, Sloan

US/Israel vs Iran War

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Pro-Israel conservatives blast JD Vance for blaming Israel after GOP midterm losses

Christians United for Israel calls the vice president’s comments a ‘dog whistle’ faulting Jews; Jewish leader: 'It makes you wonder why he would make such a claim'

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Houthis say Saudi strike near Sanaa killed 22, mostly women and children

Iran-backed terror group declares 'Saudi warplane massacre' on town of al-Shariya; Saudi Arabia doesn't comment on strike, says it intercepted Houthi ballistic missile near Riyadh

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French court orders return of Nazi-looted Pissarro painting to Jewish collector’s heirs

Painting was seized in 1941; court requires Sotheby’s to identify individual who bought the work at 2024 auction so that it can be returned to Jewish owner's descendants

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Will Pete Hegseth be the blue tsunami’s next victim? | Arwa Mahdawi

The ‘secretary of war’ and his shameful history are facing bipartisan scrutinyCan you smell the schadenfreude in the air?Watching some of the worst people in the world get their c…

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University of Toronto dentistry dean steps down over antisemitic images; remains on staff

Investigation finds Anil Kishen didn't intend to promote antisemitism during lecture; academic has undergone training, will stay on as tenured faculty member

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Can studying the Quran alongside the Torah help Jews and Muslims reach mutual understanding?

A new book explores the connections between the two faiths’ sacred texts — and challenges the idea that they are fundamentally at odds

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Merz: Muslim immigrants who reject Germany’s blame for Holocaust ‘must leave our country’

At reception for Maccabiah athletes, German chancellor says 'historical responsibility of our country applies just as much to those who come here to Germany from Islamic countries'

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‘Unhinged’: Israel, Irish Jews slam comments by UN’s Albanese to Ireland’s parliament

Controversial UN rapporteur claims Palestinians are 'raped by dogs trained in European countries,' says 'Israel has always killed children'; Foreign Ministry rejects 'vile lies'

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Israel took a beating in the US midterms | Judith Levine

In a reversal of longstanding assumptions, strong criticism of Israel’s actions may have helped put candidates over the top“You took a chance on the unlikeliest of candidates,” Ab…

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Trump: US launched ‘minor’ strikes on Iran targeting ‘a little bit of an anti-aircraft device’

Iranian media reports 2 missiles hit Qeshm Island; Iran's military claims it’s now ‘stronger’ than at start of war; Tehran said to be negotiating with Russia for S-400 air defense…

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Woman stabbed to death in Tira, allegedly by her partner

Relative says brothers were fighting when victim intervened; 2 men are said to have beaten the woman before she was attacked with knife; woman's partner hospitalized in moderate c…

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Iran executes man convicted of deadly attack on Sistan-Baluchistan police station

Judiciary says 'several' officers killed in assault by Mohammad Aref Shahbakhsh, who was an operative linked to terrorist group Jaish al-Zolm

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Failure to ban anti-Israel ‘hate marches’ caused surge in antisemitism, says former UK minister

In new memoir, outspoken ex-Home Secretary Suella Braverman lifts lid on battle to stop virulent protests in London, and why her attempt failed

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France braces for more protests as Yellow Vest activists urge ‘mass disobedience’

Interior Minister Laurent Nunez says 70,000 police officers, security forces to be deployed nationwide: 'If there are any rioters or looters... we'll be ready and waiting for them'

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‘Slums of Beverly Hills’: What wouldn’t a Jewish family do for a good education?

ToI's movie maven and deputy editor take on the 1998 campy classic starring Natasha Lyonne, Alan Arkin and a scene-stealing Marisa Tomei

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In Miller’s own words: Incoming White House chief is immigration hardliner, vaccine sceptic

Outspoken defender of Trump has record of controversial remarks on topics like deportations, Greenland, Venezuela, habeas corpus and Democrats

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US Central Command announces $20M reward for info on Iranian nuclear program

US State Dept. says Tehran's lack of compliance with IAEA led to loss of 'continuity of knowledge' regarding production, inventory of key components; 'possible relocation' also on…

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10 years after Leonard Cohen’s death, his songs grappling with faith live on

As fans mark a decade since acclaimed singer-songwriter’s passing, a theology professor explores how his work draws on Jewish prayers and biblical psalms

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US midterm results may help unite Israeli coalition to unseat Netanyahu

Democrats’ sweep could urge Israel’s divided opposition to join forces and remove prime minister closely allied with TrumpThe Democrats’ sweep of Congress may make it easier for I…

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Israel’s traumas, absurdities come into focus via a veteran photojournalist’s lens

New retrospective 'Alex Levac: Black Box' offers a selection of celebrated works from the last 50 years as the country grapples with some of the greatest challenges in its history

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IDF Central Command chief reportedly told settlers not to alert other officers before Jericho entry

Newspaper says Avi Bluth also declared a closed military zone in a West Bank village to prevent visit by ex-PM Olmert, who accuses him of 'effectively aiding Jewish terrorism'

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Trump says US launched ‘minor’ strikes on Iran targeting ‘a little bit of an anti-aircraft device’

Attack is the first against Iran since US election * CENTCOM announces $20M reward for info on Iranian nuclear program * Settlers filmed beating Palestinian with clubs during over…

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Both election interference probes involving Arab parties reportedly falling apart

Israeli TV reports on tensions between Shin Bet chief David Zini and police, with an official from the latter saying 'there's a huge gap between his claims and the reality'

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Report: PM, Mossad chief planned Iran op on eve of Israeli election; it was thwarted after US accidentally tipped off

Israeli TV claims unspecified operation wasn't backed by other senior officials in security establishment due to concerns it could spark a major escalation, lead to postponement o…