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Austin synagogue vandalized with antisemitic graffiti

6+ hour, 3+ min ago  (352+ words) Antisemitic graffiti was found at a central Austin synagogue on Thursday, according to the Anti-Defamation League. Congregation Beth Israel in the Hyde Park area was vandalized with a swastika alongside the phrase "Death to Israel. In a statement, ADL Austin…...

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Ceasefire is threatened as Israel expands Lebanon strikes and Iran closes strait again

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (1109+ words) The fresh violence threatened to scuttle what U. S. Vice President JD Vance called a "fragile" deal. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi insisted that an end to the war in Lebanon was part of the ceasefire deal with the U. S. Israeli Prime Minister…...

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The Latest: Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (1746+ words) Iran, the United States and Israel agreed to a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday, an 11th-hour deal that headed off U. S. President Donald Trump's threat to unleash a bombing campaign that would destroy Iranian civilization. Hours after the announcement, Iran and Gulf…...

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Austin activist released from Israeli prison, returning home

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (411+ words) One of the more than 40 boats being used by the Global Sumud Flotilla before the mission's launch. The flotilla is attempting to block the Isreali blockade of the Gaza strip in order to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians. Greg Stoker,…...

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Austin veteran detained by Israeli forces while on flotilla going to Gaza

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (192+ words) One of the more than 40 boats being used by the Global Sumud Flotilla before the mission's launch. The flotilla is attempting to block the Isreali blockade of the Gaza strip in order to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians. An army…...

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statesman. com > story > news > crime > 06/25/2025 > mexican-man-extradited-salem-2008-fatal-shooting > 84362022007

Man extradited from Mexico to Salem in connection with 2008 fatal shooting

10+ mon, 1+ day ago  (390+ words) A 43-year-old man was extradited from Mexico and taken Marion County Jail on June 25 on charges stemming from the 2008 shooting death of Rafael Garcia in Salem. According to a news release from the Marion County District Attorney's Office, at 3: 30 a. m. on…...

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10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (29+ words) Following a mass stabbing at the Union Gospel Mission of Salem, Mayor Julie Hoy called for increased police presence downtown. Business owners and investors expressed concerns about safety and. .....

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statesman. com > story > news > world > 05/15/2025 > israeli-military-strikes-kill-scores-in-gaza-medics-say > 83642321007

Israeli military strikes kill scores in Gaza, medics say

11+ mon, 1+ week ago  (662+ words) Israeli military strikes killed at least 60 people in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, medics said, as the United States and Arab mediators pushed for a ceasefire. CAIRO, May 14 (Reuters) - Israeli military strikes killed at least 60 people in the Gaza Strip…...

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statesman. com > story > news > world > 05/14/2025 > israel-intensifies-gaza-bombardment-trump-visits-middle-east > 83618271007

Israel intensifies Gaza bombardment as Trump visits region

11+ mon, 1+ week ago  (531+ words) Israeli military strikes killed at least 50 Palestinians, local health authorities said, as President Donald Trump continued his visit to the Middle East. CAIRO, May 14 (Reuters) - Israeli military strikes killed at least 50 Palestinians across the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, local health…...