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Press Council raises press freedom concerns over IDF restrictions in Kusra

The Press and Communications Council demanded responses from the IDF after a Channel 14 reporter entered the West Bank village of Kusra, while other reporters were denied access.

  • Press Council raises concerns over IDF press freedom restrictions in Kusra.
  • Only Channel 14 reporter allowed entry, others denied access.
  • Council demands equal access for all journalists, review of procedures.

Seated Statue of the Shakyamuni Buddha, Kanimanji, Kyoto Prefecture

This imposing seated image of the Buddha has remained largely as it was originally cast some 13 centuries ago—although a close examination makes it look like it has borne the scars of the long years…

  • Kanimanji temple houses Shakyamuni Buddha statue, Kanimanji image
  • Monumental bronze Buddha weighs 2,172 kg, smaller than Yakushiji statue
  • Sculpture's style suggests creation between late 7th to mid-8th century

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