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The Middle East
Joined June 2009
Israel's latest election saw record turnout alongside fraud allegations from PM Netanyahu and scattered violent incidents at several polling stations. themedialine.org/headlines/i…
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Scientists in Abu Dhabi are exploring whether artificial intelligence can help decode underwater acoustics and complex communication patterns used by whales and dolphins. themedialine.org/headlines/c…
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An Iraqi court sentenced six French Islamic State fighters to life in prison, commuting initial death sentences after legal appeals and diplomatic pressure. themedialine.org/headlines/i…
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An Egyptian court ordered the closure of independent outlet Mada Masr and fined editor Lina Attalah $54,000 for allegedly operating without a media license. themedialine.org/headlines/e…
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Archaeologists in Turkey uncovered a 4,000-year-old clay brick featuring preserved paw prints left by a dog that wandered across ancient wet construction material. themedialine.org/mideast-dai…
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UN rapporteur Albanese accused The New York Times of legitimizing atrocities, sparking sharp debate after the newspaper firmly rejected her allegations as baseless. themedialine.org/headlines/a…
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The Mecca Alliance pressed Iran to halt Houthi attacks, as Tehran rejected direct nuclear talks with Washington, insisting on existing diplomatic channels instead. themedialine.org/headlines/m…
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Intel is reportedly set to acquire Israeli quantum computing startup Classiq for a record $2.3 billion, marking a massive milestone in the tech industry. themedialine.org/headlines/i…
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Jordanian airstrikes in southern Syria killed seven people, triggering a border closure and deepening diplomatic tensions between the two neighboring countries. themedialine.org/headlines/j…
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President Herzog welcomed five new ambassadors while raising concerns over bilateral relations with the Netherlands, emphasizing diplomatic ties and current regional challenges. themedialine.org/headlines/h…
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As Israel heads to the polls, conflicting final surveys and fears over turnout and coalition alliances leave both Netanyahu's bloc and opposition rivals battling for survival. themedialine.org/top-stories…
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Renowned Israeli photorealist Yigal Ozeri opened a Tel Aviv exhibition honoring artists murdered on October 7, painting portraits to preserve their legacy and memory. themedialine.org/by-region/y…
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Wounded Gaza veteran Shahar Varon is running for Knesset to champion a national mental health law, ensuring soldiers and traumatized Israelis receive dedicated, long-term support. themedialine.org/by-region/a…
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Jewish psychologists in the U.S. are building support networks as rising antisemitism and marginalization leave therapists and patients feeling alienated within traditional mental health spaces. themedialine.org/life-lines/…
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Raised Christian by Holocaust survivors, artist Barbara Hines discovered her hidden Jewish roots, moved to Israel, and captured her spiritual journey in an exhibition. themedialine.org/life-lines/…
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Knesset candidate Fleur Hassan-Nahoum urges Israel to abandon military containment and establish a dedicated public diplomacy ministry to win the global information war. themedialine.org/top-stories…
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Israeli researchers discovered a 99-million-year-old lizard tail preserved in amber, revealing the earliest direct fossil evidence of tail-shedding to escape predators. themedialine.org/mideast-dai…
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A deadly church shooting in Jordan has sparked urgent debate, with an analyst warning authorities to confront growing radicalization and abandon illusions of moderation. themedialine.org/top-stories…
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