Iran's Industry Minister acknowledged that the naval blockade has shifted goods transport from sea to land, raising costs and increasing price pressure on Iranian citizens. He blamed the United States for the situation.
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Rabbi Moshe Maya, a senior member of the Shas Council of Torah Sages, said in an interview that voting for left-wing parties is a sin against the Jewish people, but that it is permissible to join them in a coalition government, according to reports.
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A Lebanese resident returning to his home in southern Lebanon this morning discovered that the house had been used as a goat pen, according to reports. He shared footage of the scene.
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IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said agency inspectors will oversee Iran's nuclear sites, calling it part of the memorandum of understanding with Washington. The statement follows days of mixed signals about the deal's scope and implementation.
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Wednesday's TV ratings from Scopt show the Portugal vs. DR Congo World Cup match on Kan leading all programs at 13% (397k viewers). Channel 12's 'Big Brother' topped prime time at 11.5% (305k), while 'Married at First Sight' also aired, with ratings compiled for convenient mobile and desktop reading. Channel 14's performance was not immediately detailed.
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A British parliamentary committee heard Tuesday that the UK, as UN penholder for Sudan, was uniquely positioned to prevent the October 2025 massacre in el-Fasher, North Darfur, but failed due to "political capture" by the UAE. Human rights investigator Nathaniel Raymond told MPs an estimated 60,000 people were killed by UAE-backed paramilitaries, and that Britain's desire to maintain ties with Abu Dhabi paralyzed its response, according to Middle East Eye.
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Oren David Shahar, an Israeli residing in California, faces charges for allegedly defrauding Medicare of $27 million. According to the indictment, he paid funeral home employees for deceased persons' details, forged medical records, and billed for non-terminal patients — as reported by Ynet.
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A fire has broken out in Nazareth, according to reports. Firefighting crews are responding; no casualties or cause have been reported yet.
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The New York Times reports that even as Tehran publicly denies it, the question of allowing IAEA inspectors into Iranian nuclear sites was raised in recent negotiations. The report, citing unidentified sources, adds another layer to the ongoing U.S.-Iran nuclear talks.
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Qatar's Prime Minister repeated his accusation Wednesday morning that Israel is exaggerating its response to cross-border exchanges with Hezbollah rather than pursuing de-escalation. He said a proposed mechanism to prevent escalation in Lebanon would include reviewing the ceasefire, according to reports.
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Israeli Ambassador to the US Yechiel Leiter described the American approach to the Lebanon negotiations as a 'train wreck,' according to a statement amplified Tuesday morning by journalist Yaakov Bardugo. Bardugo added that Leiter's comments are coordinated with Prime Minister Netanyahu and the security cabinet, reflecting Netanyahu's recent insistence that Israeli security overrides all considerations in the talks.
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More than a month after the murder of Avraham Itzkovitch in a Queens park, the NYPD and the victim's family are jointly offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. No arrests have been made and the investigation is reportedly stalled, according to B'Chadrei.
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President Donald Trump said the Senate's vote on the War Powers Resolution gave 'aid and comfort' to Iran, the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism, and made his job harder. He accused four Republican 'losers' who joined Democrats of sending Iran a signal that the US does not support his policy, according to his own statement. He vowed to complete the task anyway.
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A fire has broken out in the Givat Shmuel neighborhood within the Gush Etzion settlement bloc, according to initial reports. Details on emergency response and potential damage remain pending at this time.
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A Telegram post from a channel described as Torah IDF accuses former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot of inciting the "Brothers in Arms" reservist refusal group in the months before the October 7 Hamas attacks, suggesting this helped Hamas plan the assault. The post, attributed to a single source and marked with a battle doctrine tag, does not name who made the accusation, making the claim unverified.
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Israeli police arrested illegal residents who were being employed at a carpentry shop and a building-materials business in the Galilee towns of Eilabun and Shefa-Amr on Wednesday morning, according to N12 reporter Or Ravid. One of the employers was also detained. Police shared a photo of the operation.
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Multiple strikes struck the northern part of Gaza City overnight Wednesday, according to reports. The IDF previously said it struck Hamas targets in northern Gaza in the same timeframe, as part of an uptick in operations.
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During ongoing talks in Switzerland, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Qalibaf, who heads Tehran's negotiating team, reportedly rebuked US Vice President JD Vance, according to i24NEWS citing the Wall Street Journal. Qalibaf said the US threats violate the memorandum of understanding, adding, 'You must understand that we never negotiate under threats or pressure.'
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Widespread traffic delays are expected today in 19 cities due to planned anti-government protests, according to a report shared by a local journalist. The forecast warns of massive traffic jams as demonstrators block major intersections.
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A sharply worded letter from parents of IDF commando fighters deployed in Lebanon — first reported Tuesday evening — is now being published in full, according to reports. The parents accuse the political and military leadership of failing to protect their children, alleging daily casualties and no clear exit strategy.