A 60-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by a bus in Nesher. MDA pronounced his death at the scene; police are investigating the circumstances of the accident, according to Israeli media. The fatality follows a critical injury in the same city earlier today.
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Bill Gates, during a U.S. congressional interview, reportedly identified two Russian women with whom he had affairs, which Jeffrey Epstein allegedly used to attempt blackmail, according to a transcript released Tuesday.
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Israeli police arrested four suspects Wednesday in connection with a shooting in Ashdod that left a person moderately wounded, according to Israeli media. Officers opened an investigation and located the suspects within a short time.
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The Likud Constitution Committee has postponed its Sunday meeting, which was set to discuss a compromise framework for party primaries, due to ongoing disagreements within the party, according to Mati Tuchfeld of C14. The meeting was rescheduled after parties failed to reach an agreement on the outline.
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Rafael Advanced Defense Systems announced it will conduct planned and controlled tests at the David Institute in the Kiryot area on Tuesday morning and afternoon. Emergency and security services have been notified; residents may hear noise during the tests, the company stated.
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MK and former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot commented on the Brothers in Arms protest movement, saying it represents the Israel 'as we want to see it,' according to a Zioneer source.
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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.