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Why has Pakistan introduced new guidelines for state oversight of foreign media? - analysis

Pakistani journalists working for foreign media organizations are also covered by the new guidelines.

Pakistani flags flutter near the Parliament House, as delegations from the United States and Iran are expected to hold peace talks, in Islamabad, Pakistan, April 11, 2026.
Hamas police officers stand guard, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, October 11, 2025; illustrative.

European Union explores possible support for new Gaza administration committee

Opposition leader Yair Lapid speaking at the Knesset, Jerusalem, January 26, 2026.

'Correct a historical injustice': Yair Lapid to table Knesset bill branding Qatar as 'enemy state'

Activists hold banners, calling for a free Iran, supporting Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi (R) and comparing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler (L) in New York, January 18, 2026; illustrative.

WATCH: Anti-regime activists hack Iran's national broadcaster, transmit Pahlavi's calls to protest


State to examine PM's role in Arad probe

PM Netanyahu alleged to have told his staff to conceal information from the State Comptroller’s Office.

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NGO head decries drafting Arabs to nat'l service

State should coordinate with existing civil service frameworks rather than force youths to join state programs, says Jaffar Farrah.

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'Thailand recognizes Palestinian state'

Bangkok joins over 100 countries in recognizing "Palestine" along pre-67 borders; Abbas officially thanks envoy.

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Rabbis and the state

In the interests of freedom of religious expression, the state should stop paying local rabbis’ salaries.

Haredim in Bnei Brak

Michael Oren talks Schalit swap, Palestinian statehood

Ambassador to US tells 'Christian Science Monitor' Schalit deal won't lead to more kidnappings; statehood bid counterproductive.

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Viewpoint: The truth about the Abbas regime

We must go on the offensive by delegitimizing the delegitimizers – by speaking loudly and clearly the unalloyed truth about Abbas’s PA.

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High Court decides not to intervene in Schalit swap

Decision rejecting petitions against release of terrorists from Israeli prison removes last obstacle to the return of captive soldier.

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Schalits await ruling on petition against prisoner releases

Decision on petitions submitted to High Court by terror victims' families seeking to prevent prisoner exchange expected within hours; Meir Dagan reportedly opposes deal; Beinishch: The pain and injury is clear.

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Hearing on Schalit deal petition ends; no decision issued

Decision on petitions submitted to High Court by terror victims' families seeking to prevent prisoner exchange expected within hours.

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Beinisch: Freeing convicts morally, legally difficult

High Court discusses petitions submitted by terror vicitims' families to prevent release of Palestinian prisoners in Schalit deal; state: Deal a matter for political echelon to decide.

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