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Oren Levi

Oren Levi

Oren Levi joined Mena Today earlier this year. Based in Tel Aviv, he has worked for several Israeli newspapers and television channels. He covers news in Israel and the Palestinian territories

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"Stop Mamdani Now": Druze leader sounds alarm ahead of NY vote

Israel

"Stop Mamdani Now": Druze leader sounds alarm ahead of NY vote

In a strongly worded message, Dr. Rafiq Halabi, a prominent Druze leader from Israel, is calling on New York voters to oppose the candidacy of Zohran Mamdani, whom he describes as a dangerous threat to the Jewish people and the State of Israel.

Israel rejects Turkish role in Gaza security force

Israel

Israel rejects Turkish role in Gaza security force

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said Monday that only countries “impartial” toward Israel should be allowed to contribute troops to a proposed international force for post-war Gaza—effectively ruling out Turkey.

Ben Gurion airport sees surge as U.S. carriers return

Israel

Ben Gurion airport sees surge as U.S. carriers return

American Airlines announced Monday that it will resume direct flights to Israel in March 2026, nearly two and a half years after suspending its New York (JFK) to Tel Aviv route following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack that sparked a prolonged conflict in Gaza.

Israel says ceasefire and aid to resume after airstrikes

Hamas

Israel says ceasefire and aid to resume after airstrikes

The Israeli military said on Sunday that a ceasefire in Gaza had resumed after an attack that killed two of its soldiers and prompted a wave of airstrikes that killed 26 people, in the most serious test yet of this month's U.S.-brokered truce.

Israel sets Hamas disarmament as key to ending Gaza war

Hamas

Israel sets Hamas disarmament as key to ending Gaza war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Saturday that the war in Gaza will not come to a final end until Hamas is disarmed and the Palestinian territory is fully demilitarized , a key requirement of the second phase of the ceasefire agreement currently under discussion.

Netanyahu sends warning to Hamas: Israel will not back down

Israel

Netanyahu sends warning to Hamas: Israel will not back down

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed his government’s determination to secure the release of all remaining hostages held in Gaza, stating Thursday that "the fight is not over" for Israel, two years after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.

Egypt leads regional and global push toward peace in Gaza

Egypt

Egypt leads regional and global push toward peace in Gaza

The Peace Summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, held Monday, marked a major diplomatic milestone with the signing of a joint document by leaders of the mediating countries in support of the October 9 agreement aimed at ending the war in Gaza.

Trump urges Palestinians to reject 'Forces of hate'

Israel

Trump urges Palestinians to reject 'Forces of hate'

In a forceful address to the Israeli Knesset Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump called on the Palestinian people to “turn forever from the path of terrorism and violence” and to reject the influence of “malign forces of hatred” within their ranks.

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