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Security·4m ago

Funeral details released for Alexander Filin and Liav Kababia

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Srugim
Security·7m ago

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Kan News·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
World·18m ago

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Politics·20m ago

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General·21m ago

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Now 14
World·23m ago

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Ynet
Politics·29m ago

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Srugim
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Ynet
Sports·34m ago

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Health·40m ago

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Ynet
Security·57m ago

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Arutz Sheva
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Calcalist
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Ynet
Sports·1h ago

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Security·1h ago

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Politics04:07 · 1h ago

UN official behind Israel blacklist report interacted with antisemitic X account

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Vanessa Fraser, the UN secretary-general’s representative for children and armed conflict, exchanged messages and interacted on X with an account that spread antisemitic content, including an image of the Israeli flag with a swastika in the center.

Fraser is the official behind the UN’s annual report that placed Israel on the blacklist for children and armed conflict. She also interrupted Israel’s ambassador, Danny Danon, during an official UN event.

On X, Fraser replied to the account’s post and wrote, “I look forward to productive joint action. Together we can ensure justice for the victims.”

Danon responded, “Anyone who shows tolerance for antisemitism cannot present themselves as a defender of human rights. The mask has been removed.”

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