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Oren Levi

Oren Levi

Oren Levi knows this region the way only a native can. Based in Tel Aviv, he has spent years covering the complexities of Israel and the Palestinian territories for some of the country's leading newspapers and television channels. Sharp, well-sourced and relentlessly on the ground, he brought that expertise to Mena Today two years ago, and hasn't looked up from the story since.

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Hamas extortion in Gaza continues

Gaza

Hamas extortion in Gaza continues

Israel on Thursday accused Hamas of running a system of taxes and threats that is pushing traders to stop delivering goods to Gaza. 

Colombia opens embassy in Jerusalem

Israel

Colombia opens embassy in Jerusalem

Colombia inaugurated its embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, joining a small group of countries that have their embassies in a city whose status as Israel's capital is not recognized by most of the international community.

Bikes take over as Israel falls silent

Israel

Bikes take over as Israel falls silent

For 24 hours, Israel will live in slow motion. Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement and the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, begins Sunday evening. 

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