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.
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Former Knesset member Ali Salalha announced he is joining the Democrats party and will run in its primary. Salalha was previously a member of the Meretz faction.
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A traffic accident on Route 60 is causing heavy congestion between the British Police Junction and the Ofra junction in Samaria, according to Samaria News. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has announced plans for 10,000-ton warships as part of a broader push to build a nuclear-capable navy, according to North Korean state media. No timeline or specific construction schedule was provided.
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NATO chief Mark Rutte said Russia suffers 30,000–35,000 troop deaths monthly and is spending about 50% of its national budget on defense, according to a report by Asaf Rozentzweig (N12). The figures, drawn from Western intelligence assessments, highlight the scale of Russian losses amid continuing heavy fighting.
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Qatar's prime minister told the Financial Times that the country will resume liquefied natural gas production within weeks. The statement follows a period of reduced output; no further details were provided regarding specific facilities or volumes.
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A 44-year-old man was seriously wounded by a scorpion sting near Arad on Tuesday evening. Magen David Adom paramedics provided life-saving treatment including medication and evacuated him urgently to a hospital.
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Prime Minister Netanyahu is insisting on appointing Caroline Glick as consul general in New York, despite opposition from Reform Jewish leaders, a senior official tells Tamir Mor. Glick will be appointed once current Consul General Ofir Akunis vacates the post. The official said the prime minister is determined and will not yield to any dictates.
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A judge ruled the video at the center of the Sydney nurses case inadmissible, finding it was obtained in breach of state laws, according to the The Jerusalem Post.