Israel’s granting of an export permit is the final step to allow the deal, first announced by energy companies in August, to proceed.
Category: Israel-Gaza War (2023- )
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‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ Review: When Help Won’t Arrive
Kaouther Ben Hania’s dramatized feature about a Palestinian girl who is killed in Gaza City is both powerfully direct and purposefully removed.
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Hanukkah Concerts With Israeli Military Cantor Raise Outcry in Amsterdam
A concert hall canceled the performance several months ago but then reached a compromise in which three concerts will be held. The bargain hasn’t satisfied critics of the events.
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She’s in Gaza. He’s in Cairo. Separated by a Closed Border, They Married Remotely.
Mayar Kabaja and Hatem Saadallah went on their first date in Gaza City 10 days before Oct. 7, 2023. He and his family evacuated to Egypt over 18 months ago, and the two have not been able to see each other since.
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DealBook Summit: In a Tumultuous Era, Global Alliances and Practices Are Upended
While President Trump has made positive moves, panelists on a DealBook task force pointed to Ukraine, Venezuela and, especially, China as serious missteps.
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Eurovision Is in Turmoil as Israel’s Participation Leads to Boycott
The Netherlands and Slovenia also said they would not take part in next year’s contest, meant to be its celebratory 70th edition.
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Binance Is Sued by Oct. 7 Victims’ Families, Accused of Aiding Terrorism
A lawsuit claims the cryptocurrency exchange turned a blind eye as $1 billion used to finance the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel and other acts moved through its network.
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Eurovision Tightens Voting Rules to Tamp Down on Government Influence
In this year’s contest, a campaign by Israel to encourage voting for its entrant drew criticism.
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4 Arrested Over Disruption of Israeli Orchestra’s Concert
Several audience members shouted or lit flares as the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra performed in Paris. After the concert, the ensemble received 10 minutes of applause and played the Israeli national anthem.
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‘Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk’: An Extraordinary Voice (and Film)
The film captures the friendship between an Iranian filmmaker and a Gaza City resident. They never actually meet but speak movingly via video calls.
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From Gaza to New York’s Mayoral Race, Jewish Identity Splits Over Israel’s Future
After two years of war, political shifts and deep family divisions, new institutions are emerging.
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‘Coexistence, My Ass!’ Review: Facing Conflict With Comedy
Noam Shuster Eliassi spreads the message that Palestinians and Israelis should live as equals.