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Jerusalem Flashpoint: Jerusalem braces for the annual Flag March with massive police deployment, shuttered Palestinian shops, and far-right chants as ultranationalists push into the Old City—again turning Jerusalem Day into a high-friction test of control and coexistence. Courtroom War of Words: Israel says it will sue the New York Times over Nicholas Kristof’s claims that Israeli guards used dogs to rape Palestinian detainees, calling it “blood libel,” while the dispute spills into wider debates about media, antisemitism, and accountability. Gaza Ceasefire Deadlock: A U.S.-backed “Board of Peace” letter argues Israel isn’t bound to the October 2025 ceasefire unless Hamas disarms, warning the deal would be “null and void” if disarmament is rejected. Culture Under Pressure: Eurovision protests keep escalating—Israeli singer Noam Bettan says he focused on support despite “stop the genocide” chants—while Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal faces backlash after waving a Palestinian flag. Travel Signals: Lufthansa and Wizz Air plan gradual resumption of flights to Tel Aviv, as regional instability still shapes schedules.

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Israeli far-right march through Jerusalem's Old City draws clashes

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