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US says Israel's use of weapons may have violated international law, but couldn't verify instances
The administration also acknowledged that after requests from the US and other governments, Israel acted on many steps to improve the volume of humanitarian aid entering Gaza.
By HANNAH SARISOHN AND REUTERS \
5/11/2024 12:04:48 AM
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NYC public schools chancellor to convene school leaders to address antisemitism - exclusive
Schools in New York City have not been immune to the national uptick in antisemitism with documented incidents of Jewish students and staff targeted.
By HANNAH SARISOHN \
5/11/2024 12:36:50 AM
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Meet the volunteers who are training to protect synagogues in a post-Oct. 7 world
As law enforcement and Jewish groups have documented a spike in antisemitism since Oct. 7, the Community Security Service in Pennsylvania has seen demand for its services increase.
By Luke Tress/JTA \
5/11/2024 12:51:28 AM
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After making deals with protesters, universities are granting hearings on Israel divestment
Divestment campaigns have already met success overseas: universities in Ireland and Spain have made promises to advance requests for divestment from Israeli companies.
By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA \
5/11/2024 1:14:53 AM
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UAE denounces Netanyahu statement on inviting it to participate in Gaza's civil administration
The UAE has frequently criticized Israel over the war and the high civilian death toll, though it has asserted that diplomatic ties have allowed it to get aid into the Gaza Strip.
By REUTERS \
5/11/2024 1:04:06 AM
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British-Palestinian doctor denied entry to Schengen Area, rights group call for investigation
The man, a British-Palestinian national and surgeon, was invited to speak at several events highlighting the war in Gaza, including an event at The Hague.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/11/2024 2:06:10 AM
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Donald Trump's son Barron will not represent Florida at Republican convention
By REUTERS \
5/11/2024 1:56:08 AM
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Families of American hostages in Gaza meet Jake Sullivan, express frustrations over negotiations
Friday's meeting with Sullivan was also the first time the families met with the White House after Hamas released videos of three hostages, including Americans Keith Siegel and Hersh Goldberg-Polin.
By HANNAH SARISOHN \
5/11/2024 2:21:44 AM
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'Wished he'd done a little bit himself': Biden jokes Trump should have injected himself with bleach
Biden also made light of what he called Trump's "love letters" from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, although Biden mistakenly referred to Kim as the president of South Korea.
By REUTERS \
5/11/2024 2:15:20 AM
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Before Eden Golan sang at Eurovision, Jewish teens from across Germany performed at 'Jewrovision'
For the last two decades, Jewrovision has annually convened what’s thought to be the largest Jewish youth event in Europe, where local youth clubs demonstrate their pride in being Jewish.
By TOBY AXELROD/JTA \
5/11/2024 2:39:59 AM
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Self-proclaimed ‘Jew hater’ under investigation after incident at Detroit-area synagogue
The altercation is the latest in a string of antisemitic incidents since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war on Oct. 7 that have targeted Jewish institutions.
By Jackie Hajdenberg/JTA \
5/11/2024 2:53:46 AM
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Even with a ceasefire, war with Hezbollah will happen by 2026, policy experts say
Policy experts explain the looming threat of Hezbollah, from their elite Radwan forces, support from Iran, and arsenal of precision weapons.
By SHAKED SADEH \
5/11/2024 4:49:13 AM
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UAE hits out at Netanyahu for saying Gulf state could help run Gaza
Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan rebuked Netanyahu in an early morning post on X, saying Abu Dhabi denounced the Israeli leader's comments.
By REUTERS \
5/11/2024 4:25:41 AM
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Parody rabbi X account tricked UN Rapporteur Albanese on invite to speak on 'morality of infada'
Goldstein said on X that the UN official initially agreed to speak on campus "but when the encampments were broken up and the honorarium dried up, she backed out."
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/11/2024 6:11:01 AM
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Prestigious Charlemagne Prize awarded to President of Conference of European Rabbis
This award is considered the most prestigious award given to individuals and leaders for work done in the service of European unification.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF AND JOSH ARONSON \
5/11/2024 6:18:14 AM
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Australia says Palestinian UN membership bid builds peace momentum
Australia voted on Friday with the overwhelming majority of the UN General Assembly in backing the resolution that would effectively recognize a Palestinian state.
By REUTERS \
5/11/2024 6:15:45 AM
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Israel-Hamas war: What happened on day 218?
IDF advances on eastern Rafah • Leaflets dropped over Rafah calling for evacuation • Hamas releases new hostage video • UN revises estimates of women, children killed in Gaza
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/11/2024 6:40:37 AM
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IDF launches wave of attacks in the Gaza Strip, including in Rafah
By AMIR BOHBOT \
5/11/2024 7:42:03 AM
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Swedish host city braces for Eurovision final and fresh protest
Sweden's Malmo will also host an alternative music festival in the city that has billed itself as the "genocide-free song contest."
By REUTERS \
5/11/2024 8:15:45 AM
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Eurovision contestant Bambie Thug ‘cried’ over Israel’s Eden Golan making it to grand final
“It is a complete overshadow of everything, goes against everything that Eurovision is meant to be,” the controversial singer Bambie Thug stated.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/11/2024 8:58:56 AM
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IDF distributes flyers calling for additional neighborhoods in Rafah to evacuate
Yesterday, IDF tanks surrounded the eastern part of Rafah after they took over the main road that divides the city - according to residents of the city in the southern Gaza Strip.
By AMIR BOHBOT \
5/11/2024 9:22:34 AM
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Two murders within hours sparks investigation in Kiryat Ata
The police are investigating whether there is a connection between the incidents and whether the killing of Bar is a revenge killing of Elimelech a few hours earlier.
By ALON HACHMON \
5/11/2024 9:51:18 AM
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Portuguese Jewish orgs commemorate Christian figures who were kind to Jews
A nun who made kaddish for a Jewish man when no one else would was honored alongside the Bishop of Oporto, D. Manuel Linda.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/11/2024 10:19:48 AM
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UN seemingly halves estimate of Gazan women, children killed
The UN also highlighted that the plurality of identified fatalities were men (40%), while children were (32%) and women (20%).
By Yuval Barnea \
5/11/2024 11:48:01 AM
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Approximately 300,000 Gazans move from Rafah toward the expanded humanitarian space in Mawasi
By AMIR BOHBOT \
5/11/2024 12:03:39 PM
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People are more likely to avoid the news as concerns on misinformation grow, study finds
The study found that politically conservative people were less likely to engage with news at all when concerns over misinformation arose
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/11/2024 12:38:48 PM
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Swedish poll shows that 40% of respondents will vote for Eden Golan in Eurovision
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/11/2024 1:50:08 PM
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Nikki Haley under active consideration by Trump campaign to be running mate, Axios reports
By REUTERS \
5/11/2024 1:11:01 PM
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Dutch artist Joost Klein kicked out of Eurovision after incident with production crew member
Dutch artist Joost Klein was reportedly expelled after a complaint was made by a female member of the production team.
By REUTERS AND DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/11/2024 1:27:52 PM
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Nir Barkat's former commander: 'Don't come to the Remembrance Day ceremony, you abandoned us'
"Nir Barkat, Economy Minister of the State of Israel, do not come to the military cemetery in Usfiya on Memorial Day. Do not come and do not sleep and spare us another insult," Amal Asad said.
By YOAV ETIEL \
5/11/2024 2:00:26 PM
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Hamas publishes video of Nadav Popplewell, claims hostage killed by Israeli airstrike
Popplewell had a black eye in the video, but no other visible injuries.
By Yuval Barnea AND DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/11/2024 2:24:14 PM
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IDF intercepts rocket after sirens sound in Kerem Shalom area
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/11/2024 3:28:38 PM
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Hamas delegation arrives in South Africa for 'Global Anti-Apartheid Conference on Palestine'
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/11/2024 3:31:18 PM
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Fire erupts near Jerusalem, hikers evacuated from the area
By Walla! \
5/11/2024 4:12:45 PM
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Death toll from floods in Brazil's south climbs to 136
By REUTERS \
5/11/2024 4:18:00 PM
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Market House Jaffa: A cool boutique hotel a stone's throw from the shuk
The hotel, a member of the Atlas hotel chain, is built above Byzantine ruins, offers several amenities, and a warm staff.
By LINDA GRADSTEIN \
5/12/2024 12:26:31 AM
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Semites (and antisemites) in Cambridge and Boston
Despite the recent pro-Palestinian encampments, Boston's Museum of Fine Arts hosts the Judaica gallery, where you can pick up a guide to exhibited Judaica, making for a fun treasure hunt.
By LAURI DONAHUE \
5/12/2024 12:22:38 AM
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Is Sri Lanka the new luxury hospitality getaway for Israelis?
Exploring the wonders of Sri Lanka was a marvel, with famed tea plantations, temple houses, and beaches.
By MOTTI VERSES \
5/12/2024 1:15:07 AM
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Hebrew University study finds zebrafish provides clues to RNA's role in embryo formation
A new study at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem (HU) presents insights into mRNA regulation during embryonic development in zebrafish.
By JUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH \
5/12/2024 1:11:28 AM
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The new heart of the Jewish calendar: Holocaust Remembrance Day and Independence Day - opinion
These two days symbolize the greatest assault of death and evil on life and the greatest outburst of life and renewal ever, both dueling and reinforcing each other with unparalleled force.
By YITZ GREENBERG \
5/12/2024 2:34:13 AM
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From victimhood to statehood: The Holocaust's legacy and Israel's power - opinion
The State of Israel was not born because of the Holocaust, but its birth restored hope to the Jewish people then, and it guarantees us a lifeline now – power over our survival and our destiny.
By JOSHUA M. DAVIDSON \
5/12/2024 2:36:57 AM
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'Focused solely on the performance': Israeli Eurovision delegation moves to different room
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/11/2024 5:29:28 PM
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An open letter to American colleges in the face of antisemitism - opinion
In your overarching quest to admit diverse classes, you have instead enrolled in a homogenous army devoid of independent thought and a moral compass.
By Lisa Goodwin \
5/12/2024 3:05:56 AM
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Raisi's forgotten trip to Islamabad, and the strategic implication for the US and Israel - opinion
Notably, it was the first official Iranian visit to Pakistan since the two Islamic powers exchanged threats and terrorist groups directed attacks on each other’s territory.
By IDO GADI RAZ \
5/12/2024 3:07:42 AM
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An American Jew's reflections on the upcoming Remembrance Day - opinion
This year, Remembrance Day will be especially poignant, given the loss of more than 1,200 of our brothers and sisters on October 7, and hundreds more in the ensuing and ongoing war against Hamas.
By Carl H. Tessler \
5/12/2024 3:07:31 AM
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Billionaire investor Ken Griffin calls on Harvard to embrace ‘Western values’
Griffin, the founder of US hedge fund Citadel, told the Financial Times in an interview that the US had "lost sight of education as the means of pursuing truth and acquiring knowledge."
By REUTERS \
5/11/2024 5:48:02 PM
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The speech that a patriotic prime minister should deliver in the face of war - opinion
Imagine an alternative universe in which Israel was led by a morally upstanding patriot who cared about the country’s reputation and the fate of Jews worldwide.
By DAN PERRY \
5/12/2024 4:47:52 AM
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Zionism isn't inconsistent with the Torah: Rather, they go hand-in-hand - opinion
As Israel celebrates its 76th birthday, its people should boast of its achievements and pray for its continued success.
By URI PILICHOWSKI \
5/12/2024 4:44:50 AM
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Norwegian score presenter quits in protest of Israeli Eurovision participation
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/11/2024 6:27:50 PM
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The challenge of finding the right leaders is nothing new - opinion
For any democracy to succeed, there needs to be broad agreement that their form of government has the consent of the governed and that it is good for people individually as well as for their nation.
By Roger O. Cranville \
5/12/2024 5:55:49 AM
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Grapevine May 10, 2024: Chief rabbi elections imminent
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
By GREER FAY CASHMAN \
5/12/2024 4:50:56 AM
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From Ethiopia with love and joy: A recent arrival to the shores unfurls his vocal talents
Abate Berihun blazed a trail for many Israelis with Ethiopian roots, being one of Ethiopia’s leading jazz artists before making aliyah 25 years ago.
By BARRY DAVIS \
5/12/2024 5:55:34 AM
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Egypt refuses to coordinate with Israel on entry of aid from Rafah crossing, Alqahera News reports
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/11/2024 6:32:39 PM
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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad announces parliament elections next month
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/11/2024 6:54:54 PM
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Wife of hostage: 'These past two weeks, Netanyahu torpedoed the deals'
By MAARIV \
5/11/2024 6:52:22 PM
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'Bloodthirsty ethnic cleansing': Ofer Cassif slams gov't at Negev demonstration against bulldozing
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/11/2024 7:21:31 PM
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Yahya Sinwar is hiding in Khan Yunis, not Rafah - report
The architect of the October 7 massacre is believed to be protecting himself with a group of Israeli hostages he uses as human shields.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/12/2024 9:54:19 PM
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IDF kills Oct. 7 PIJ terrorist, announces field hospital built in central Gaza
As the IDF continues to operate throughout the Gaza Strip, the IDF and COGAT announced the creation of an additional field hospital to assist evacuated residents.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/11/2024 7:29:58 PM
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Following alarms in northern Israel, UAV falls in Beit Hillel - report
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/11/2024 7:43:21 PM
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New polls show declining confidence in the Likud and sharp drop in Israeli citizens' optimism
A new poll shows Netanyahu's coalition losing four mandates, opposition gaining three. Another poll reveals declining confidence in Israel's future and leadership.
By MOSHE COHEN \
5/11/2024 7:49:57 PM
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IDF announces name of fallen soldier
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/11/2024 8:16:11 PM
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Egypt, Qatar reject Israeli proposal to control civil administration in post-war Gaza
As the war in Gaza rages on, international parties struggle to come up with solutions for post-war administration for rebuilding the Strip and assisting the civilian population.
By MAARIV ONLINE \
5/11/2024 9:32:47 PM
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‘Never again’: Pro-Israel vandals spray paint NYC home of Columbia protester
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/11/2024 10:14:54 PM
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Israeli fighter jets strike Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/11/2024 9:01:21 PM
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Israel Air Force to train over Jerusalem ahead of Remembrance Day
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/11/2024 9:26:26 PM
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Israel claims to prevent Hamas from re-establishing military hold in Gaza's Jabalya
By REUTERS AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/11/2024 9:12:01 PM
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'Subordinate to the prime minister': Argument breaks out between Netanyahu, Gallant, Shin Bet chief
Prime Minister Netanyahu and security chiefs reportedly argued over discussions held about the course of the war, including questions of the day after in Gaza.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/11/2024 9:31:06 PM
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Families of Gaza hostages block Ayalon highway in Tel Aviv
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/11/2024 10:16:26 PM
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Eurovision begins, voting opens in Israel
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/11/2024 10:04:20 PM
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Amid an ongoing war, we salute Israel's fallen - editorial
This year will be unlike any other as Israel mourns the loss of countless security forces and victims of terror killed since October 7, and we pray for our soldiers still fighting in the war.
By JPOST EDITORIAL \
5/12/2024 5:58:46 AM
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Eden Golan triumphantly takes the stage as the song 'I Love It' plays
By HANNAH BROWN \
5/11/2024 10:35:21 PM
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Last year's Swedish Eurovision winner says she won't hand over trophy to Israeli contestant
Swedish 2023 Eurovision winner Loreen plans not to hand the trophy over to Israel should Eden Golan win, already has a plan for such a scenario to avoid contact with Israeli contestant.
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/11/2024 10:35:29 PM
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Biden’s policy marks a dark turning point in US-Jewish relations - analysis
American Jews, traditionally Democratic supporters, criticized President Biden's decision to halt military aid to Israel, signaling a potential shift in political allegiance.
By ZVIKA KLEIN \
5/11/2024 10:50:32 PM
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Israel faces international backlash over Rafah
The White House said that it was watching "with concern," but the Israeli operations appeared to be localized around the shuttered Rafah crossing and did not reflect a large-scale invasion.
By TOVAH LAZAROFF \
5/11/2024 10:59:20 PM
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Eden Golan gives a flawless performance in Eurovision final despite boos
Eden Golan faces mixed reactions performing "Hurricane" at Eurovision, referencing the October 7 massacre, amid cheers and boos, she remains composed.
By HANNAH BROWN \
5/11/2024 11:00:41 PM
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Climate activist Greta Thunberg arrested at Eurovision pro-Palestinian protest
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF \
5/11/2024 11:45:26 PM