The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/canaan-lidor/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sat, 29 Aug 2026 07:39:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Canaan Lidor | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/canaan-lidor/ 32 32 In Jerusalem’s center, an elite emergency team prepares for an intense, lonely fight https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-jerusalems-center-an-elite-emergency-team-prepares-for-an-intense-lonely-fight/ Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:21:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3354533 One of 1,000 volunteer units set up after Oct. 7, Jerusalem Shield trains with expensive gear for extreme situations

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]]> In Holland’s Bible belt, a Christian family’s pro-Israel empire shifts into overdrive https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-hollands-bible-belt-a-christian-familys-pro-israel-empire-shifts-into-overdrive/ Tue, 20 Aug 2024 01:47:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3333040 Since the October 7 Hamas massacre, the 45-year-old Christians for Israel's product sales, public engagement - and risk exposure - have vastly increased

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]]> Thousands of residents return to homes near Gaza as state ends hotel funding for some https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-of-southern-residents-return-home-as-state-ends-hotel-funding-for-some/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:31:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3354914 Around 3,700 Israelis go back to towns they left on October 7; residents of 10 communities badly damaged in Hamas attack have housing for at least another year

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]]> In clips with Arabic subtitles, Jerusalem rabbis condemn Jewish prayer at Temple Mount https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-rabbis-slamming-radical-fringes-condemn-jewish-visits-to-temple-mount/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 20:54:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3354359 After Ben Gvir says it's 'policy' to allow Jewish prayer at contested site, over PM's denials, spiritual leaders slam 'radical fringes,' affirm ruling Jews should stay away entirely

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]]> Sidelined by war, fight over gender-segregated prayer in Tel Aviv resumes in court https://www.timesofisrael.com/sidelined-by-war-fight-over-gender-segregated-prayer-in-tel-aviv-resumes-in-court/ Mon, 12 Aug 2024 15:23:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3352832 Residents file petition alleging discrimination in city's refusal to permit Yom Kippur service, citing Muslim public events where municipal barriers separated male, female worshipers

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]]> October 7 trauma reconnects Israelis with a 2,000-year-old Jewish day of mourning https://www.timesofisrael.com/october-7-trauma-reconnects-israelis-with-a-2000-year-old-jewish-day-of-mourning/ Mon, 12 Aug 2024 12:54:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3352331 Thousands of synagogues prepare to feature lamentations about the Hamas atrocities, on Tisha B'Av, a fast day that commemorates historical - and now contemporary - tragedies

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]]> Thousands urge hostage deal; relative to negotiators: Don’t hesitate to challenge PM https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-urge-hostage-deal-relative-to-negotiators-dont-hesitate-to-challenge-pm/ Sat, 10 Aug 2024 23:20:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3351781 Several rallies held in Tel Aviv, with weekly demonstrations also held around the country; abductee's wife slams Smotrich: 'You consider it a surrender to return 115 human beings?'

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]]> UK Jews document record high 2,000 antisemitic incidents in first half of 2024 https://www.timesofisrael.com/uk-jews-document-record-high-2000-antisemitic-incidents-in-first-half-of-2024/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 23:00:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3349891 Community Security Trust says figure marks an all-time high for a 6-month period, is up 100% from year before; surging instances of Jew hatred include 41% jump in assault cases

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]]> Israelis protest ‘discriminatory’ ban from frisbee event in Belgium https://www.timesofisrael.com/israelis-protest-discriminatory-ban-from-frisbee-event-in-belgium/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 16:26:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3349389 Federation says Gent municipality prohibited the 'presence of the Israeli delegation,' citing 'high risk of public order'

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]]> In Jish, an indigenous Christian minority defiantly stays in Hezbollah’s crosshairs https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-jish-an-indigenous-christian-minority-defiantly-stays-in-hezbollahs-crosshairs/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 07:53:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3348726 Instead of fleeing the Galilee, hundreds of Zionist Arameans are digging in as they brace for a major escalation

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]]> Frisbee tournament put on ice in Belgium over Israeli team’s participation https://www.timesofisrael.com/frisbee-tournament-put-on-ice-in-belgium-over-israeli-teams-participation/ Tue, 06 Aug 2024 18:29:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3348804 Sporting event's delay coincides with controversy over a columnist's confession about wanting to stab Jews over Gaza

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]]> In Haifa, locals meet the prospect of imminent war with calm resolve https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-haifa-locals-meet-the-prospect-of-imminent-war-with-calm-resolve/ Sun, 04 Aug 2024 22:55:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3347378 Unperturbed by Iran and Hezbollah's threat to strike, locals in the northern port city say they're ready for a showdown they intend to ride out

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]]> London rabbi held in Ireland for alleged unlicensed circumcision https://www.timesofisrael.com/london-rabbi-held-in-ireland-for-alleged-unlicensed-circumcision/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 08:41:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3345786 Prosecution of Jonathan Abraham, a certified mohel according to his lawyer, prompts claims that the move is excessive and motivated by antisemitism

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]]> As protesters back troops accused of abuse, a debate erupts on military morality in war https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-protesters-back-troops-accused-of-abuse-a-debate-erupts-on-military-morality-in-war/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 02:42:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3343688 Family members of reservists suspected of torturing a Gazan detainee say soldiers should be thanked, not prosecuted, as area outside Beit Lid becomes latest ideological flashpoint

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]]> In France, primetime ad shows Jewish family forced to hide identity due to antisemitism https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-france-primetime-ad-shows-jewish-family-forced-to-hide-identity-due-to-antisemitism/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 22:58:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3339476 The commercial moved many of its millions of viewers to tears, but angered others who said it was superficial and avoided pointing a finger at those to blame

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