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Team does not show up for press conference ahead of Nation's League game at neutral venue in Hungary amid growing calls to boycott the match The post Irish player said refusing to take part in Israel soccer game, with squad in turmoil appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Authorities say they will focus on draining floodwaters and keeping roads and drainage systems clear, tell public not to panic about food shortages The post Canals full, roads underwater as Bangkok declares flood disaster amid torrential rains appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Palestinians say moves are leaving them without water for farmlands in latest effort promoted by Israel's hardline government to expand Israeli control over the territory The post Settlers divert West Bank spring waters as Israel pushes heritage site takeovers appeared first on The Times of Israel.

ToI's movie maven and deputy editor delve into the 1927 Al Jolson tale of a cantor's son who just had to put on black face to make it to Broadway The post ‘The Jazz Singer’: How the world’s first ‘talkie’ could not be more Jewy appeared first on The Times of Israel.

US Democrat who represents California makes remarks on prominent imprisoned Fatah figure and terror convict Marwan Barghouti since acknowledging a possible presidential run The post Ro Khanna calls to release Marwan Barghouti, in apparent first for US lawmaker appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Iran official says plan would halt all hostilities and reopen Strait of Hormuz within seven days but WSJ reports Trump sees a likelihood of renewing bombing campaign post midterms The post Iran awaits US response as Trump said to reject ceasefire proposal, plot new strikes appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Missiles aimed at Saudi city of Khamis Mushait also intercepted; top member of Iran-backed rebel group threatens a much larger escalation The post Saudi coalition says intercepted Houthi drones headed for Riyadh appeared first on The Times of Israel.

In long-awaited 'The Gates of Midnight,' author Helene Wecker moves mystical action ahead to eventful 1930 and explores legacy of Jewish immigration and assimilation in America The post Golem and Jinni bid bittersweet goodbye in final book of gripping fantasy trilogy appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Israeli TV says cops have reopened case after initially closing it despite assault being caught on video; boy's mother says he is now scared of outwardly Jewish-looking people The post Report: Armenian Christian boy maced in Jerusalem while riding bike with headphones during Yom Kippur appeared first on The Times of Israel.

City Council speaker, who has opposed NYC mayor over Israel and antisemitism, suggests 'what the PM said can really incite violence' and calls 'to turn the temperature down' The post ‘Not helpful’: NY Jewish Dems slam Netanyahu for saying Hamas and Mamdani are ‘buddies’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Group of Democratic senators tell Rubio that terms of agreement are 'all but certain to allow Riyadh to acquire the means to enrich uranium' and in turn potentially develop a nuke The post US Congress received intel Saudis haven’t ruled out nuclear weapons program — report appeared first on The Times of Israel.

PA opens submission for candidate slates in planned Nov. 28 legislative election, which would be the first in over two decades * Russian officials report three people killed in Ukrainian drone attack, after Kyiv said it struck oil refinery The post Flight from Tel Aviv to Mauritius said canceled after local authorities barred it for political reasons appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Police sources tell newspaper that arrest operations were suspended at the initiative of the military, which maintains that it's continuing to seek detention of draft evaders The post ‘Deterred’ by protests, IDF said to halt proactive arrests of Haredi draft dodgers appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Court orders resident of the Haredi city remain in custody until Sunday; female staff member of ex-PM's B'Yachad party hurt in incident, is treated on site The post Man arrested for throwing salt shakers at Bennett during campaign stop in Bnei Brak appeared first on The Times of Israel.

'Where To?' finishes as second big winner of the night with awards for best actor, best supporting actor; Yevgenia Dodina named best actress for role in 'Mama' after seven previous nominations The post Coming-of-age tale ‘Tell Me Everything’ wins best film as it dominates Ophir Awards appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Hamas says Israeli strike in Gaza killed senior operative freed in 2011 Gilad Shalit deal * Uproar in Likud after Haim Katz tries to fire interim head of Israel Land Authority The post Election polls show little change, continued deadlock after party slates finalized appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Speaking at embassy opening in Slovenia, FM says those who want to leave war-torn Strip can, but no one will be forced out The post Israel has no plans ‘to expel or to deport’ Palestinians from Gaza, Sa’ar says appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Surgery and anesthesiology residents show higher interest in leaving, research finds, with working conditions as well as political, security concerns being key factors The post Study finds more than 50% of Israeli medical residents plan to move abroad appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Source says 'undecided' if Jewish areas in East Jerusalem will be included in trade ban; settler business owners warn sanctions could force closures, harm Palestinian workers The post UK official says behavior of next Israeli government could affect scope of West Bank sanctions appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Ex-British PM Boris Johnson, former US envoy Deborah Lipstadt and dozens of media, academic and business leaders among 5,000 signatories 'outraged and sickened' by 'blood libel' The post Prominent Jews among thousands to sign letter rejecting genocide charge against Israel appeared first on The Times of Israel.