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New FT Explains reel:
Can anyone defeat Benjamin Netanyahu in the October 27 election?
(Short answer: Not easily, and possibly not at all…)
Thanks @dahliasc @NeriZilber and @JamesShotter for your insights
On October 27, Israel holds elections that many in the country regard as the most important in its history, and will be closely watched around the world. The FT’s John Reed breaks down what is at stake. ft.trib.al/8FJToIp
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To be clear: Some facts are neither in dispute nor unclear. Our photographer was clearly marked as Press. She was clearly beaten. These are not partisan or risible statements, but indisputable. We urge a thorough investigation and accountability.
The Prime Minister’s Office:
The facts surrounding the confrontation near Abu Falah, during which Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine was allegedly assaulted, remain unclear and are under investigation.
Israel unequivocally condemns violence against anyone—Jews, Arabs, Christians or journalists. Those responsible will be held accountable.
But serious questions remain. Reports indicate some 200 Arabs and far-left activists confronted approximately 40 Israeli youths. Footage shows masked individuals on both sides hurling objects, amid reports of fireworks fired at Jewish youths. Other footage appears to show Levine knocked down and immediately helped to her feet by the same unidentified individual.
The investigation must establish the facts, including who initiated the violence.
We will not allow disputed incidents to be exploited to demonize the hundreds of thousands of law-abiding Jewish residents of Judea and Samaria.
The facts must determine the conclusions. Not the headlines.
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Inside the harrowing Flydubai flight that only just averted disaster. What it was like on the plane. Our story @FT w/ @JamesShotter + @Petercampbell1 ft.com/content/ecc95946-92ed…
Immigration played a big role in Israel's history. But in recent years more people have left than arrived - something that had previously only happened a couple of times since the state was founded:
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Netanyahu orders Israeli forces to take control of 70% of Gaza. Gaza’s 2mn pop currently squeezed into 40%. “We now control 60% of the territory of the Gaza Strip…My directive is to go [to 70]. Let’s start with that,” he said. via @FT by @jamesshotter as.ft.com/r/b815bd99-82b7-40…
Israel's campaign against Hizbollah could outlast the war with Iran. w @NeriZilber and @rayajalabi
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US in talks with Iranian Kurdish militants over anti-regime operations as.ft.com/r/9bdb751e-4cca-4c… via @financialtimes from @rayajalabi, me, @JamesShotter, & @JP_Rathbone
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Israel planning for "several long weeks" of war against Iran, alongside US. The objective is to dismantle the key pillars of the Islamic Republic - IRGC, military production sites, nuclear & more. "Phase 3" of the campaign underway.
Me + @JamesShotter ft.com/content/dd070ee7-7021…
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Israel launched air strikes on Iran on Saturday and declared a state of emergency across the country.
Iranians heard massive explosions in central Tehran.
via @JamesShotter
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‘Crisis of his own making’: Donald Trump weighs another war with Iran via @FT from me & @JamesPoliti as.ft.com/r/9108b7f1-8283-45…
Officials working with Donald Trump's Board of Peace are exploring setting up a stablecoin in Gaza. Scoop with @NeriZilber
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Exclusive: Trump-led Board of Peace is exploring idea of creating a stablecoin for Gaza, backed by the US dollar. According to sources idea is to increase digital transactions as supply of physical cash (shekels) dwindles in strip. @JamesShotter + Me @FT ft.com/content/cf4f3076-ed54…
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The Trump administration is considering stablecoins for Gaza - scoop by @JamesShotter @NeriZilber - US official says "all options that will jump start the Gazan economy" are on the table ft.com/content/cf4f3076-ed54… via @ft
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Brutal settler attack in Turmus’ayya olive fields. Many injuries, including a woman knocked unconscious with a club and beaten repeatedly (2nd photo). The IDF lured us into an ambush, I have it all on video. Will upload as soon as I have good service.
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Keir Starmer set to announce UK recognition of Palestinian state via @GeorgeWParker @JamesShotter @barneyjopson on.ft.com/4nKm5AV
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Israeli military orders evacuation of Gaza City
on.ft.com/4maKK09 @JamesShotter

















