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A site confirmed by archaeologists to be the remains of a 14th-century synagogue in Utrera, Spain, February 7, 2023. (YouTube screenshot: Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

February 8, 2023, 10:49 am

Archaeologists uncover rare remains of 14th-century Spanish synagogue

Historian Rodrigo Caro hinted at temple’s existence in 1604, writing that site was formerly used by Jews to pray; after years of analysis, archaeologist confirms prayer room

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People try to reach survivors trapped under the debris of a collapsed building in Malatya, Turkey, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. (AP/Emrah Gurel)

February 8, 2023, 6:38 am

Fears grow for untold numbers buried by Turkey-Syria earthquake, as toll tops 11,000

Rescuers battle time, freezing temperatures in race to save survivors trapped in rubble after devastating 7.8-magnitude quake; over 30 countries, including Israel, send aid

By AP and ToI Staff

University of Torontyo's Daniel Drucker, who was awarded the 2023 Wolf Prize in Medicine. (YouTube screenshot; used in accordance with Clause 27a of the copyright law)

February 7, 2023, 10:56 pm

Israel’s Wolf Prize awarded to Canadian endocrinologist

Daniel Drucker given prestigious award for helping develop therapies for diabetes, obesity; other laureates include trio of chemists for their work on RNA

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Undated image believed to show Sarah Beth Clendaniel in tactical gear, holding a rifle (Court documents)

February 7, 2023, 9:26 am

Neo-Nazi pair planned power grid attack to ‘completely destroy’ Baltimore

Sarah Beth Clendaniel and Brandon Russell also sought to carry out sniper attacks, believed they could ‘permanently lay this city to waste’

By ToI Staff and AP

People gather around a collapsed building in Pazarcik, in Kahramanmaras province, southern Turkey, early Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. (Depo Photos via AP)

February 6, 2023, 3:47 am

Strong quake knocks down buildings in Turkey and Syria; shaking felt across Israel

7.8 magnitude tremor rattles entire region and causes extensive damage, killing at least 100; Israelis jolted by temblor, but no reports of injuries

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Mir Hossein Mousavi waves to his supporters as he arrives at a campaign gathering in downtown Tehran, Iran, June 8, 2009. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

February 5, 2023, 1:28 pm

Amid protests, Iran opposition leader calls for referendum on new constitution

Mir Hossein Mousavi, a former official in Tehran’s theocracy who has been under house arrest for years, argues the current system handing supreme leader final say no longer works

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A screen grab from video footage of a suspect, identified by police as 51-year-old Dmitri Mishin, at a synagogue in San Francisco on February 1, 2023 firing a gun loaded with what police believe to have been blanks. (Screenshot from ABC7 news, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)

February 5, 2023, 4:13 am

Police arrest suspect in shooting at San Francisco synagogue

City resident in his 50s in custody after allegedly walking into Schneerson Center, firing several rounds of what investigators believe were blanks

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In this photo taken on August 30, 2010 Iranian film director Jafar Panahi poses during an interview with AFP in Tehran. (AFP/Atta Kenare)

February 4, 2023, 1:28 pm

Acclaimed Iranian director freed on bail after announcing hunger strike

Jafar Panahi released from notorious Evin Prison; was detained last year on old charges when he went to Tehran prosecutor’s office to inquire about the arrests of other filmmakers

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This undated photo provided by Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial shows Shlomo Perel at his home in Givatayim, Israel. (Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial via AP)

February 3, 2023, 9:42 pm

Shlomo Perel, who hid in German army ranks to survive Holocaust, passes away at 98

German-born survivor disguised Jewish identity, became Wehrmacht translator, moved to Israel after war; story inspired acclaimed film ‘Europa Europa’

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This composite image shows an Iranian military workshop before (left, October 11, 2022) and after (right, February 3, 2023) a drone strike in Isfahan, Iran. (Planet Labs PBC via AP)

February 3, 2023, 12:08 pm

Satellite photos show damage at Iran military workshop allegedly struck by Israel

Images reveal damaged roof at facility in Isfahan after it was attacked using bomb-carrying quadcopters on night of January 28

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A 2,700-year-old ivory incense spoon plundered from a site in the West Bank — seized in late 2021 by the Manhattan District Attorney's office as part of a plea deal with billionaire hedge fund manager Michael Steinhardt, displayed at the Palestinian Authority Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, January 19, 2023. (AP Photo/ Maya Alleruzzo)

February 3, 2023, 10:41 am

Far-right minister probes legality of US returning looted artifact to Palestinians

Heritage minister calls to examine transfer of ivory spoon seized from collection of US Jewish billionaire, says he’ll give Antiquities Authority control over West Bank archaeology

By AP and ToI Staff

A general view of the West Bank settlement of Efrat, Thursday, March 10, 2022. (AP/Maya Alleruzzo)

February 2, 2023, 12:29 pm

‘We’re here to stay’: Settlers say over 500,000 Israelis now living in West Bank

Group predicts new government will launch massive settlement construction program, while Palestinians see another sign Israel has abandoned two-state solution

By AP and ToI Staff

Gautam Adani speaks during a ceremony at the Haifa port on January 31, 2023. (Shir Torem/Flash90)

February 2, 2023, 5:25 am

Day after buying Haifa port, Indian tycoon Adani rocked by plunging stock price

No longer world’s third-richest man, beleaguered billionaire cancels planned share offering following short-seller report alleging massive levels of fraud

By AP and ToI Staff

The Second Gentleman of the United States, Douglas Emhoff, the husband of US Vice President Kamla Harris, gestures as he meets refugees from Ukraine during a visit of the 'Neue Synagoge' (New Synagogue) in Berlin, Germany, January 31, 2023. (Michael Sohn/AP)

January 31, 2023, 7:40 pm

Doug Emhoff meets Ukraine refugees at synagogue, visits Holocaust memorial in Berlin

US second gentleman participates in roundtable with Jewish, Muslim and Christian leaders as he wraps up tour of Germany, Poland focused on combating antisemitism

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Police block a protest against the jailing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny in Yekaterinburg, Russia, Jan. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Anton Basanayev, file)

January 31, 2023, 11:17 am

Global report finds link between corruption and rising violence

Israel was one of only 8 countries to improve in 2022, with Transparency International crediting rise to previous government’s commitment to democracy and independent judiciary

By AP and ToI Staff