Former minister Gilad Erdan told Israel Aerospace Industries board members Wednesday that he is resigning his board seat, saying he is in a period of significant decisions, according to a report by Amit Segal (N12). The move has fueled speculation that Erdan may be preparing to establish a new political party.
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Guy Stéphan, Deschamps' assistant of 14 years, will take charge of France for the key match against Norway, according to N12. Deschamps is expected to return for the knockout stages after his mother's passing.
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In recent days, senior Iranian officials — including Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and President Masoud Pezeshkian — have signaled a renewed effort to place the Palestinian issue on the regional negotiating table, according to a single report from reports. The report assesses that the confidence reflected in these statements suggests Tehran sees its regional position strengthened by the emerging US-Iran framework.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu published a new campaign video on Wednesday, according to Israel Hayom's Ariel Kahana. The content and messaging of the spot were not disclosed in the initial report.
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Turkish police killed a suspected ISIS operative in a counterterrorism raid near Ankara on Wednesday, Turkish media report. The operation is the latest in an ongoing nationwide crackdown against the group.
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Rabbi Hirsch, a leading figure in the Degel HaTorah party, also called on followers to join today's vehicle protest against IDF conscription — a step the Agudat Yisrael party had opposed, according to a message from Eli Hirschman shared via N12.
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National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir told a local government conference on Wednesday that he intends to intensify demolitions of unauthorized structures in Bedouin communities, saying he has already demolished 5,700 homes in the past year. "Whoever builds illegally — there is no reason that in the [Bedouin] diaspora they won't touch their portion," Ben Gvir stated.
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In an interview Wednesday, Reserve Colonel Gaby Siboni harshly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's posture toward Iran, stating Trump's statements are disconnected from reality and that the United States is acting as if it was defeated, despite having jointly defeated Iran alongside Israel.
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The Knesset Economics Committee approved Tuesday the cancellation of the Zimi arrangement in the parking law, reverting to the previous version. The plenum must give final approval.
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The United Nations announced it has begun an operation to evacuate ships from the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes amid Iran's ongoing blockade of the strategic waterway, following the IRGC's closure of the strait last month.
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The Israel Fire and Rescue Services (Central District) have contained a wildfire that threatened homes and a school in Hod HaSharon, announcing full control after an intensive operation. The school that was evacuated earlier in the day has resumed normal activity. Crews remain on site for final extinguishing and scans.
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said ongoing talks in Washington are separate from the parallel US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland. He added that work is underway to solidify the ceasefire in southern Lebanon and pave the way for an Israeli withdrawal, but the definition of pilot security zones is still under discussion and awaits Israeli approval.
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Inbar Touizer was identified in a photo released by the Israel Police spokesperson's unit, Israeli media report.
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Three senior Israeli officials told Reuters that Israel and Lebanon are discussing a US pilot program under which Israeli forces would hand over territory in southern Lebanon to armed Lebanese forces that would undergo US training and approval, according to a report by N12.
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The full text of the United States-Iran memorandum of understanding was published Monday morning, according to Israeli and international sources. The document's details have been made available for review.
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The Knesset's legal adviser told the High Court of Justice on Wednesday that petitions against the appointment of Michael Ravilo as State Comptroller should be dismissed. The position, filed in the court, aligns with earlier responses from the government and the Knesset itself.
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National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir on Monday evening posted a video doubling down on his earlier call for collective retaliation, saying 'for every tear of an Israeli mother, a thousand Lebanese mothers must weep' and that 'all of Lebanon must burn.' The remarks echo a Friday post on X that drew international condemnation.
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Norwegian lawmakers performed the iconic "Viking Row" during a session of parliament, according to reports. The display is a gesture of support for Norway's national sports teams, rather than a formal parliamentary act.
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Pakistani media report that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to meet Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei today in Tehran. The meeting would follow a reported visit by Sharif to Islamabad earlier this week and is the latest in a flurry of regional diplomacy involving Pakistan, Iran, and the United States.