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Iranian authorities crack down on dog walking, call it ‘threat to social order’

At least 25 cities are expected to enact a ban on dog walking; Tehran has threatened legal action if the order is disobeyed.

 Tehran resident holds his dog.
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 Hamas and Israeli flags.

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 People gather and light candles to remember the Israeli victims of the October 7 massacre at Dizengoff Square in Tel Aviv, October 12, 2023.

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Arab writers call for learning from Israel’s technology, democracy and morality

Despite the fact that the Arab media often uses harsh and insulting rhetoric describing Israel or Jews, occasional articles by their intellectuals praise Israel for its achievements.

Lawmakers gather for a session in the Knesset.