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Can we all agree on zero tolerance for all political violence, even among our allies? - opinion

Israel outlaws all political violence – whether committed by Palestinians or Jews, right-wingers or left-wingers, in the territories or in major cities.

 Israeli president Isaac Herzog at a memorial ceremony for former prime minister Menahem Begin, in Jerusalem, March 7, 2022.
US President Donald Trump's Truth Social post declaring Strait of Hormuz a new US territory, August 18, 2026.

Trump declares Strait of Hormuz as 'new US territory,' day after MoU deadline expires

A security personnel stands guard as Iranians take part in a protest marking the annual al-Quds Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, in Tehran, Iran, March 13, 2026

Hormuz Strait to remain closed until US meets interim deal conditions, Iran's top negotiator says

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 18, 2026.

Hormuz crossings rise slightly from weekend, remain in single digits, data shows


Is Gaza Under Siege?

The Jerusalem Post

Report: 2017 was worst year since Protective Edge for Gaza access

Israel has slowly limited movement from Gaza, reducing the number of exit permits by 51% from 2016 to 2017.

Palestinian boys stand by a fence at the Erez Crossing, October 2017

Trump on Jerusalem throws Spotlight on Europe's Darkest Secret

The Jerusalem Post

Leçon de morale internationale

Blocus et murs ne suscitent pas les mêmes réactions selon qu’ils viennent d’Israël ou d’ailleurs

Des manifestants devant une représentation de l'UNRWA à Amman

Sanction perverse

Le Hamas n’hésite pas à imposer des blocus afin de servir ses intérêts

Des personnes en attente de soins

Hamas - the sophisticated version

The Jerusalem Post

UN human rights official urges end to Gaza blockade

in UN report, James Rawley says that continuing embargo will seriously harm the "livelihoods of families in Gaza."

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Official: Rebuilding Turkish ties will take patience

PM’s apology timed to make reconciliation palatable to public; Ankara billboards thank Erdogan for upholding Turkish pride.

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'Israel, Hamas in Egypt-mediated indirect talks'

Egyptian website reports that Israeli delegation left Cairo after discussing security in Sinai.

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'Israel to allow Turkey to build Gaza hospital'

Turkish daily reports J'lem permits entry of construction materials as part of easing of blockade agreed, gesture to Turks.

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