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Venice Biennale Jury Resigns Amid Tension Over Awards Ban
ByAlex Marshall April 30, 2026May 4, 2026

The jury of the world’s most important art exhibition had said it wouldn’t consider artists from countries whose leaders are accused of crimes against humanity.

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Israel Intercepts Aid Flotilla Heading to Breach Naval Blockade of Gaza
ByLynsey Chutel and Rawan Sheikh Ahmad April 30, 2026April 30, 2026

Activists said the Israeli military boarded and disabled boats carrying humanitarian assistance to the territory in international waters near Greece.

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Gallows Humor Provides Respite From Mideast Wars
ByAbdi Latif Dahir April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Arab digital creators on social media are turning out edgy material to cope with the conflicts and bring levity to a pain that often feels too raw.

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Former Israeli Premiers Join in Bid to Oust Netanyahu in Elections
ByIsabel Kershner April 26, 2026April 26, 2026

Naftali Bennett, a right-wing politician, and Yair Lapid, a centrist, will merge parties for a vote later this year.

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Israel’s President, Putting Off Decision on Pardon for Netanyahu, Will Push for Plea Deal
ByIsabel Kershner April 26, 2026April 26, 2026

President Isaac Herzog of Israel has decided not to issue a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his corruption case at this time, and instead will seek mediation, officials say.

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Under Trump, Green Card Seekers Face New Scrutiny for Views on Israel
ByHamed Aleaziz and Nicholas Nehamas April 25, 2026April 25, 2026

In guidance to immigration officers, the administration describes participating in pro-Palestinian protests and criticizing Israel as “overwhelmingly negative” factors.

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Venice Biennale Bars Awards for Countries Facing Crimes Against Humanity Charges
ByRemy Tumin April 24, 2026

The jury said it would “refrain from considering” countries whose leaders are facing charges of crimes against humanity, which would affect Israel and Russia.

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Gaza Set to Hold First Local Election in Two Decades
ByAdam Rasgon, Bilal Shbair, Abu Bakr Bashir, Iyad Abuheweila and Saher Alghorra April 24, 2026

Hamas said it was not participating in the municipal elections in Deir al-Balah, set for this weekend. Residents said it was a long-awaited opportunity to address the city’s problems

Read More Gaza Set to Hold First Local Election in Two Decades
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A Lost Tribe in India Makes Its Exodus to Israel
ByHari Kumar, Alex Travelli and Atul Loke April 23, 2026April 24, 2026

The B’nei Menashe believe they are the descendants of Manasseh, a tribal patriarch from thousands of years ago. Evidence is thin, but Israel is welcoming them “home.”

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On Independence Day, Israel Honors Rabbi Who Called to ‘Flatten’ Gaza
ByAaron Boxerman April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

Avraham Zarbiv became known on Israel’s right for demolishing buildings in Gaza. He lit a torch at a national ceremony on Tuesday evening.

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