Russia is disappointed by what it sees as a shift in President Trump's approach and his growing willingness to increase support for Ukraine, the Financial Times reports, citing officials who said Trump was "enthusiastic and very impressed" by Ukraine's recent long-range strike campaign. Foreign Minister Lavrov said the U.S. has "apparently withdrawn from its role as an objective mediator" and "forgotten" Trump's own statements from last year.
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A dangerous disease outbreak has been reported at a daycare center in the Emek Hefer region, with a source quoted saying the child 'was like a rag.' The type of disease and further details are not yet specified.
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Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah said Wednesday that Israel must withdraw from Lebanon according to a pre-agreed timetable, amid reports that Iran made a ceasefire in Lebanon a key condition in its memorandum of understanding with the United States. Nasrallah's statement, reported by The Jerusalem Post, did not specify the timeline.
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Iran's government announced it will not collect fees from vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz for the next 60 days, according to an official Iranian statement. The announcement, which reiterates a previous declaration by Iran's UN envoy, comes amid ongoing negotiations with the United States.
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The U.S. Senate passed a resolution 50–48 stipulating that President Trump cannot order military action against Iran without prior congressional approval. The measure, previously approved by the House, faces an expected presidential veto. Iranian daily Kayhan responded skeptically, noting the difficulty of overriding a veto with a Republican-controlled Congress.
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Police claim to possess video evidence documenting alleged violent conduct as well as vandalism by a 26-year-old nursing student suspected of abusing elderly residents at a care facility, according to N12. The suspect's attorney said she has no criminal record and works to fund her studies.
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Hezbollah published footage it says shows a fiber-optic 'Ababil' FPV drone striking an IDF D9 armored bulldozer near Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon on June 11. The claim, circulated by the group's media arm, is unverified and has not been corroborated or commented on by the IDF.
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Mohammad-Bagher Qalibaf, head of Iran's negotiating team, met Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Baku on Wednesday, according to N12's Asaf Rozentzweig. The meeting continues Qalibaf's regional diplomatic push; he also addressed the OIC in Baku earlier Wednesday.
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Drivers are alerted to planned road closures on unspecified routes Wednesday afternoon, according to a report from Israel Hayom. The exact locations and duration are not yet detailed in the report.
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Iran's deputy foreign minister said no meeting took place in Switzerland with IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, contrary to U.S. President Trump's assertion that Tehran agreed to permanent inspection. The official added there is no plan to allow access to damaged nuclear facilities or materials, saying such issues will only be resolved within a final deal.
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Tehran is refusing all requests by the International Atomic Energy Agency to access its nuclear facilities and is warning IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, according to reports.
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Brad Lander, a Jewish candidate who has called U.S. military aid to Israel "Netanyahu's war" and accused Israel of a "massacre" in Gaza, won the Democratic primary in New York's 10th congressional district, defeating pro-Israel incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman, according to Amichai Stein (i24NEWS) and Asaf Rozentzweig (N12). Lander is an ally of mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.
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Lawmakers who filmed themselves during the Knesset vote for State Comptroller submitted sworn affidavits to the High Court of Justice, stating they received no instructions to document their vote and acted on their own initiative, Israeli media report.
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Israeli journalists Elior Levy (Ynet) and Roi Kais (Kan) revealed an intelligence document alleging that Qatar helped Iran circumvent international sanctions for years, strengthening the Iranian economy and military. The report comes as Qatar mediates between Washington and Tehran.
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A police officer who served as a police prosecutor was sentenced to eight months in prison and a suspended sentence for assaulting his partner in front of their daughters, beating her and causing serious injuries to her head and arms, according to N12.
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The U.S. defense establishment's campaign against Iran has already cost $40 billion, according to reports circulating Wednesday. The Pentagon has separately requested an additional $80 billion from Congress, warning of cutbacks if the funds are not approved.