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Ethiopian Jews celebrate Sigd in Jerusalem, hope to share the holiday with all Israelis • Nov. 9, 2026, 11:07 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Israel Election 2026 live updates: Eisenkot receives mandate to build coalition • Nov. 8, 2026, 7:17 PM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Israel's president formally gives Eisenkot the first chance to form the next government • Nov. 8, 2026, 11:32 AM ET (PBS)
Jerusalem's Israel Museum ranks high in German travel magazine’s top 100 list • Nov. 7, 2026, 1:15 PM ET (Jerusalem Post)
Border Police catch Palestinian in haredi disguise with six others • Nov. 7, 2026, 12:03 PM ET (Jerusalem Post)

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