White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated Tuesday that it is "ludicrous" to assume President Trump would ever sign a nuclear agreement comparable to the 2015 JCPOA negotiated by Barack Obama. Leavitt said the previous deal gave the Iranian regime "pallets of cash," and that Trump's administration will ensure any accord serves U.S. national security interests and the American people.
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Emergency services are responding to a traffic accident on Ben Yair Street in Arad, involving a 40-year-old man, according to initial reports.
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Negotiations between the US and Iran in Switzerland have wrapped up, with delegations from both sides expressing optimism, according to The Jerusalem Post. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf told reporters as he left Switzerland, 'When implementing a ceasefire and ending the war becomes difficult, we can resolve it either through missiles or through negotiations.' The remarks echo his earlier statements that diplomacy and military deterrence are complementary, and come amid ongoing talks focused on Lebanon ceasefire mechanisms and nuclear deal components.
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Reportedly, the Ashura procession in midtown Manhattan this year was the largest ever and is expected to grow annually. The report also notes that a city referred to as 'New Jabalia' — a likely reference to a Gaza-area community — is in its sixth month under a Shiite Muslim mayor, describing the city as 'lost'.
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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said Tuesday that Tehran's missile and defense capabilities will not be part of negotiations with any party, reiterating a hardline stance first voiced last week. The statement comes as talks continue via the Pakistan-Qatar track.
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The governor of Bushehr Province announced a planned test of air defense systems near the Bushehr nuclear power plant from 09:00 to 10:00 local time today. He said unusual noises may be heard in the area, describing the activity as routine.
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A fire broke out in a building in the northern Israeli Arab city of Umm al-Fahm on Tuesday morning, according to initial reports. Fire crews are responding; no casualties or details on the cause are yet available.
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In remarks reported by Channel 14 commentator Dana Varon, reservist Col. and Prof. Gabi Siboni cautioned that President Donald Trump could change positions 'any moment,' saying his statements lack logic and stem from a 'mountain of ego.' Siboni urged Israel to 'bite its lips and let this murky wave pass.'
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Brig.-Gen. Barak Hiram assumed command of the IDF Operations Division on Monday, replacing Brig.-Gen. Israel Shomer, who requested to end his role and leave the military following an integrity investigation against him, according to Israeli media reports.
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Officers from the Netivot police station arrested a 14-year-old boy over the weekend for driving a car without a license, according to police. The suspect drove on the car's rims, emitting sparks, ignored officers' orders to stop, and initiated a chase before being caught along with two other minors in the vehicle.
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Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Tuesday that Israel will not withdraw from the security zone in southern Lebanon — including the strategic Beaufort Castle hilltop — as long as Hezbollah remains an active force, according to his statement. The remark reinforces Israel's maximalist posture in the ongoing standoff over a buffer zone inside Lebanese territory.
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Tel Aviv police filed a prosecutor's statement Tuesday against a 37-year-old Palestinian from Obidiyya in the Judea area who was staying in Israel illegally, on suspicion of committing an indecent act against a 16-year-old minor in south Tel Aviv, according to Channel 12. The suspect allegedly waited for the boy and assaulted him; an indictment is expected in the coming days.
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A German police officer has reportedly taken up MMA training following a confrontation with a Hamas supporter. The incident highlights growing security tensions in Germany related to the Israel-Hamas war.
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The Home Front Command will test its warning sirens in the Majdal Shams area today at 12:05. The IDF Spokesperson stated that a real emergency alert would include an additional siren and simultaneous notification via the HFC app and complementary warning systems.
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In a speech at a JNS conference Tuesday, the IDF Spokesperson said the military is operating proactively across all fronts: taking the initiative, removing threats before they become attacks, and preventing the enemy from recovering. He described IDF troops as the barrier between the enemy and Israeli civilians, adding that they will remain in place until the threat is removed.
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American singer Joe Jonas posted a photo showing he is watching the World Cup via Israel's public broadcaster Kan 11, bypassing US networks that charge for access, sparking amusement online according to Israeli media reports.
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Iran and the US have agreed to establish a liaison center to ensure safe passage for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and prevent incidents, according to an Iranian-aligned the source. The announcement marks the conclusion of the first round of talks in Switzerland, with Iran claiming $12 billion in achievements including sanctions waivers and asset releases.
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Maj. Gen. Itzik Cohen, head of the IDF Operations Directorate, said the challenges facing Israel across multiple theaters are numerous and varied, and that the military will continue to operate anywhere and whenever required to ensure the nation's security.
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Rabbi Aryeh Levi, head of Yeshivat 'Sekhar Sekhir' and member of the Moetzet (rabbinical council), required urgent medical treatment this morning at Soroka Medical Center in Be'er Sheva while sitting shiva for his brother, according to Yisrael Weisberg. He will remain hospitalized for monitoring and will not receive visitors at home.
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National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir sent a letter to Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai this morning, accusing officers of acting in a way that "deviates unreasonably from the standard expected of Israel Police officers," according to Israeli media reports.