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Canaan Lidor is an award-winning journalist and news correspondent at JNS. A former fighter and counterintelligence analyst in the IDF, he has over a decade of field experience covering world events, including several conflicts and terrorist attacks, as a Europe correspondent based in the Netherlands. Canaan now lives in his native Haifa, Israel, with his wife and two children.

Leftwing critics of the legislation said it compromises judges’ independence, whereas a prominent rightwing activist said it was too mild.
A prominent jurist launched the debate by calling for U.S. sanctions against officials whom he said are part of the “global deep state.”
The declarative move followed the Amsterdam institution’s decision to suspend a student exchange program with the Hebrew University.
The reports emerged following a routine credentials ceremony that has been taking place since 2013.
One critic called the punishments, which ranged from 11 days to 12 weeks, a “joke.”
The Jewish organization called for “unequivocal condemnation” of the Turkish president over his “relentless demonization of Israel.”
The harsh language of some of Israel’s neighbors and allies contrasted sharply with the United State’s backing for the attacks.
Thousands attended activities on Good Deeds Day, many of which were focused on supporting IDF troops and those affected by the fighting with Hamas.