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Nordic call to Putin highlights Europe’s fractured front on Russia — Politico

The October 27 phone call to Vladimir Putin by Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre was intended to gauge the Russian dictator’s “state of mind,” but instead exposed “Europe’s wider divisions over how to deal with Moscow,” Politico wrote on November 9, citing unnamed sources.

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Nordic call to Putin highlights Europe’s fractured front on Russia — Politico

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Likud officials ‘hope for a miracle’ as haredi parties weigh joining Eisenkot government - analysis

As Netanyahu works to block an Eisenkot government, Likud officials concede privately that if UTJ gets an acceptable draft arrangement, “all that remains is to put our trust in God.”

  • Likud officials hope for miracle to prevent haredi parties joining coalition.
  • Likud working to sway MKs from anti-Netanyahu bloc and bring back Avigdor Liberman.
  • Disagreements persist over coalition composition and policy guidelines.

·jpost.com

Journalist Abd Abu Shahada slams Shin Bet arrest as 'abuse of unchecked power'

Following his release after five days in Shin Bet custody, journalist Abd Abu Shahada told 103FM that his arrest was intended to intimidate Arab citizens and journalists.

  • Journalist Abd Abu Shahada criticizes Shin Bet's unchecked power.
  • Detained for five days on suspicion of contacting foreign agent.
  • Claims arrest politically motivated and intended to intimidate.

·jpost.com

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