Author: Alexandra Lukash
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‘I condemned Hamas—my own family blocked me’: Arab peace activist on her journey from antisemitism to Judaism
Lebanese-born activist Rawan Osman once supported Hezbollah but is now a proud Zionist fighting antisemitism; visiting Israel, she spoke to Ynetnews about her transformation, the backlash she faced, her conversion to Judaism and the need to reclaim Israel’s narrative Rawan Osman, a pro-Israel activist of Lebanese-Syrian descent now based in Germany, has become a prominent…
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‘Babak lock the door’| Journalist under threat from Iran hears from police
Babak Eshaghi says was not surprised to learn of Iranian plot to abduct him after being warned by and under protection of Israeli security; says his Saudi funded opposition channel reaches anywhere in Iran and is watched by many considering it reliable source “I was not surprised,” Iran International reporter Babak Eshaghi said after a…
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Israel’s missile defense under scrutiny: Successful Houthi strike on Jaffa raises questions
Two failed interceptions of Houthi missiles launched from Yemen within two days raise concerns about Israel’s missile defense; A strike in Jaffa injured 12, while experts highlight technical challenges, delayed alarms and Iran’s involvement in arming the Houthis with advanced weaponry; ‘Not only do we learn from interceptions, but so does the other side’ Over…
