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- 1Israeli ministers back calls to restore Gaza settlements●Israeli ministers back calls to restore settlements in Gaza — Anadolu Agency
Israeli ministers have voiced support for rebuilding Jewish settlements in the Gaza Strip, which were dismantled in 2005 when Israel withdrew from the territory. The calls come amid the ongoing war in Gaza and add to debate over the territory's future, with Palestinian officials and much of the international community opposing any renewed Israeli presence there.
- 2Ex-bodyguard of Hamas leader Haniyeh arrested over planned attack on European Jews▼Haniyeh's ex-Hamas bodyguard arrested for planning attack against European Jews
A former bodyguard of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has been arrested on suspicion of planning an attack against Jewish communities in Europe. The arrest, reported by Israeli media, has raised concerns about Hamas-linked plots targeting Jews abroad amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. Authorities have not disclosed the suspect's location or the intended targets.
- 3The Fight Over Secular Education in New York Yeshivas Isn't Over▼The Fight Over Secular Education in New York Yeshivas Isn’t Over
A dispute continues over whether Hasidic yeshivas in New York provide students with adequate instruction in secular subjects like English, math and science. State officials have pressed the schools to meet educational standards, while yeshiva supporters argue the requirements threaten religious freedom and community autonomy. The standoff between education regulators and Orthodox Jewish institutions remains unresolved, keeping the debate over parental rights, religious liberty and children's right to a basic education alive in New York.