The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/lee-gancman/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:32:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Lee Gancman | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/writers/lee-gancman/ 32 32 A glimpse into Azerbaijan’s hidden all-Jewish town https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-glimpse-into-azerbaijans-hidden-all-jewish-town/ Wed, 22 Jun 2016 13:10:59 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1409493 Even as its future is uncertain, the unique north Caucasus community of Krasnaya Sloboda is experiencing a religious revival

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]]> Centuries-old icon uncovered in Bethlehem church https://www.timesofisrael.com/centuries-old-icon-uncovered-in-bethlehem-church/ Sun, 21 Feb 2016 11:25:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1343851 Neglected for over 200 years, Church of the Nativity is in the midst of a large-scale renovation

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]]> ‘Very rough’ talk with Netanyahu referenced in new Clinton email dump https://www.timesofisrael.com/latest-clinton-email-dump-includes-israel-material/ Sun, 21 Feb 2016 09:59:32 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1343807 But transcript of phone call is blacked out; other releases from presidential contender's emails relate to Barak, Livni

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]]> Bernie Sanders has what it takes to win, says big brother Larry https://www.timesofisrael.com/bernie-sanders-has-what-it-takes-to-win-says-big-brother-larry/ Mon, 15 Feb 2016 21:22:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1340430 Sibling of Democratic candidate says he's confident of an easy victory over 'obnoxious' Trump, but first Hillary has to be defeated

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]]> Jackie Mason: Blacklist anti-Israel celebs https://www.timesofisrael.com/jackie-mason-hollywood-should-blacklist-anti-israel-celebs/ Mon, 15 Feb 2016 15:57:45 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1340292 'If not for the Jews who created the industry in Hollywood, all these people would never have a job,' veteran Jewish comic says

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]]> Suspects escape after police forget to put car in ‘park’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/suspects-escape-after-police-forget-to-car-in-park/ Mon, 15 Feb 2016 08:35:27 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1340242 Officers in Galilee forced to direct attention to runaway vehicle in embarrassing incident making the rounds on social media

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]]> Right-winger arrested for death threats against chairman, Arab party says https://www.timesofisrael.com/right-winger-arrested-for-death-threats-against-chairman-arab-party-says/ Thu, 11 Feb 2016 15:32:27 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1338297 Joint List says activist was reacting to Ayman Odeh's statements on social media in support of Palestinian cause

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]]> High Court ruling ends gay Palestinian’s asylum nightmare https://www.timesofisrael.com/high-court-ruling-ends-gay-palestinians-asylum-nightmare/ Thu, 11 Feb 2016 11:01:17 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1338167 Lack of coordination between authorities led to permit problems and multiple arrests, expulsion threats

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]]> Israel police to appoint first Muslim deputy commissioner https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-police-to-appoint-first-muslim-deputy-commissioner/ Thu, 11 Feb 2016 09:49:04 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1338137 New unit to combat disproportionate amount of crime in Arab community, will include 1,300 officers, dozens of new stations

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]]> Family of Hamas man executed by group blames ‘personal’ gripe https://www.timesofisrael.com/family-of-hamas-man-executed-by-group-blames-personal-gripe/ Mon, 08 Feb 2016 15:47:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1336150 In open letter to Mashaal, relatives 'accuse influential figures' within military wing of being behind the killing

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]]> Refaeli invokes DiCaprio in attempt to avoid taxes https://www.timesofisrael.com/refaeli-invokes-dicaprio-in-attempt-to-avoid-taxes/ Mon, 08 Feb 2016 14:02:55 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1336066 Israeli supermodel says she was living with Leo, not in Israel, as she battles allegations of not reporting $3.8m in 2009-2010

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]]> Israel said set to release bodies of East Jerusalem attackers https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-said-set-to-release-bodies-of-east-jerusalem-attackers/ Mon, 08 Feb 2016 12:46:12 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1335987 Residents of the capital fall under the jurisdiction of the public security minister, who favors holding onto remains

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]]> Palestinian man killed when Gaza smuggling tunnel caves in https://www.timesofisrael.com/palestinian-man-killed-when-gaza-smuggling-tunnel-caves-in/ Mon, 08 Feb 2016 08:18:02 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1335954 Egyptian official said to complain after Israeli minister boasts Jerusalem urged Cairo to flood cross-border tunnels

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]]> Fatah and Hamas officials in Doha for unity talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/fatah-and-hamas-officials-in-doha-for-unity-talks/ Sun, 07 Feb 2016 15:05:20 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1335580 Official says goal is to create a 'consensus government'

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]]> In first, Gaza City goes to the dogs https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-gaza-city-goes-to-the-dogs/ Sun, 07 Feb 2016 11:53:30 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1335296 Current generation of Strip residents warming to raising of canines despite traditional cultural distaste

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