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Authorities aiming to send all passengers from 20 countries home by Monday; UK army medics parachute onto remote island where resident has suspected case The post Passengers on hantavirus-hit cruise ship begin to disembark on Spain’s Canary Islands appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Political correspondents Sam Sokol and Ariela Karmel discuss the opposition parties' mergers and defections, and a blitz of new legislation as the Knesset goes back to work The post Daily Briefing May 10: Political parties form new constellations ahead of elections appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Family of pizzeria worker killed on Independence Day decries decision to not file murder charges against all involved, says prosecution 'enabling the next murder' The post Teen indicted for negligent murder in Yemanu Zelka’s killing; 15 minors charged for assault appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Zohar says Sinwar planned onslaught when he saw 'weakness'; Bennett accuses government of campaign to 'evade responsibility,' promises state inquiry; Lapid: Government should be 'ashamed' The post Likud minister claims Hamas ‘hatched’ Oct. 7 attack during Bennett-Lapid government appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Country has already seen 11 violent attacks this year, surpassing the total for all of 2025: 'A crisis of antisemitism that has spiraled out of control' The post 2026 ‘most violent year in recent memory’ for Canada’s Jews, B’nai Brith warns appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Adam Bedoui, 20, and Abdelkader Bousloub, 21, traveled to Stamford Hill to make TikTok clip; British MP gets death threats tied to Jewish wife, amid string of incidents targeting community The post 2 convicted for going to London Jewish area to film themselves verbally abusing locals appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Iranian Army says ships from countries complying with US sanctions will face difficulties in Hormuz; bulk carrier hit by projectile near Doha, no injuries, says maritime agency The post IRGC navy threatens ‘heavy attack’ on US assets if its oil tankers come under fire appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Eurovision director Martin Green says Kan broadcaster was asked to 'immediately stop any distribution of the videos' and it did so; Kan simply says it's following contest rules The post Israel warned by EBU over ad campaign calling to support Noam Bettan at Eurovision appeared first on The Times of Israel.

After probe completed, Thiago Avila and Saif Abu Keshek released without charge; Israel accused them of being part of sanctioned group 'clandestinely controlled by Hamas' The post Israel says two Gaza flotilla activists deported after weeklong detention appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Iranian authorities say at least 140 culturally and historically significant locations, including 5 UNESCO-listed World Heritage sites, suffered damage from airstrikes and shockwaves The post Iran conservationists shore up heritage sites damaged during war appeared first on The Times of Israel.

WHO director tells public the deadly outbreak aboard the MV Hondius is 'not another COVID,' as health officials prepare for lengthy process of screening and disembarking passengers The post Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship arrives at Spain’s Canary Islands appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Khamenei said to brief army chief on ‘guiding measures to pursue military operations’ * UK Jews kick off major rally against antisemitism * At raucous hearing, State Comptroller says his Oct. 7 probe is essential The post Iran has sent response to US proposal aimed at ending war, state media reports appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Catherine West says cabinet must work out plan to replace the prime minister or she'll make a leadership bid herself, and warns others may do the same The post UK’s Starmer challenged by former Labour minister after dismal local election results appeared first on The Times of Israel.

US officials say Gulf states were surprised by announcement of Project Freedom, which triggered fears of renewed fighting; report: Iran expected to respond to US proposal on Thursday The post Trump reportedly paused Hormuz operation after Saudi Arabia denied use of its airspace appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Polls show PM Starmer's Labour losing ground amid discontent and Epstein scandal, pushing Polanski's anti-Israel Greens and Farage's anti-immigrant Reform UK to the forefront The post UK holds local elections as left- and right-wing populist parties expected to surge appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Traditionally a Likud stronghold, areas along Lebanon border could shift backing away from PM's party due to unpopular ceasefire and sense that government has failed to bring real security The post Anger over handling of Hezbollah fight could put Netanyahu’s northern support at risk appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Officials say Naveed Akram faces extra charges over intent to murder and resisting arrest; hearing held over gag order on some names of victims and survivors of attack The post Bondi Beach terrorist to face 19 extra charges over Hanukkah massacre appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Students at Maryland district schools have faced antisemitic graffiti, physical threats and harassment, and 'Heil Hitler' gestures at events, community group head says The post US Jewish group calls for ‘zero tolerance’ as antisemitism surges in school district appeared first on The Times of Israel.

With elections looming, coalition prepares to push stalled legislation on Haredi draft exemption, Oct. 7 probe, media overhaul and attorney general's powers, among others The post Contentious proposals punctuate planned legislative blitz as Knesset gets back to work appeared first on The Times of Israel.

University replaces Morton Schapiro with a speaker who compared congressional hearings on campus antisemitism to 'McCarthyism,' decried efforts to curb anti-Israel student protests The post Georgetown Law graduation speaker backs out after students protest his ‘Zionist opinions’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.