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  • War-crime complaints filed against IDF soldiers in Argentina

    Shirit Avitan Cohen|Jan 17, 2025

    (Israel Hayom via JNS) — The Hind Rajab Foundation filed two legal complaints in Argentina in the past week against Israelis who the organization claims committed war crimes while serving in the Israel Defense Forces. One of the complaints, filed on Jan. 7, targeted a former soldier who fled to Argentina from Brazil following a Brazilian court’s investigation order regarding suspected crimes against humanity. The complaint that triggered the Brazilian legal proceeding was also filed by HRF. Another war crimes complaint, including charges of...

  • Hamas agrees to terms for first-phase hostage release - Israeli official

    Shirit Avitan Cohen|Jan 3, 2025

    (Israel Hayom via JNS) — Talks toward a hostage release deal have gained significant traction, an Israeli government official said on Monday evening. Recent negotiations have focused on bridging gaps, particularly regarding the deployment of Israeli forces along the Philadelphi and Netzarim corridors during a ceasefire. Reuters reported that an Israeli delegation has traveled to Doha to continue the dialogue. “The Philadelphi and Netzarim routes are no longer an obstacle; Hamas has shown flexibility on these matters,” Defense Minister Israe...

  • An Iranian uprising against the regime is a matter of time

    Shirit Avitan Cohen|Jan 3, 2025

    (Israel Hayom via JNS) — Externally, the Iranian regime appears preoccupied with managing its proxies, future investments in Syria, and rehabilitating Hezbollah—but behind the scenes, Iranian society is approaching collapse. Air pollution, shortages of oil and gas, frequent power outages, unpaid salaries, and brain drain are just some of the problems that Iranian citizens face. These issues are worsening daily with cumulative damage. In conversations with researchers studying Iranian society, issues of corruption and sanctions emerge. Will all...