A slow-roll protest convoy of about 100 vehicles is traveling on the Coastal Highway in the Haifa area, passing the Matam Junction, Israeli media report. The convoy is accompanied by Israel Police officers of the Coastal District. The protest is part of ongoing anti-government demonstrations.
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President Donald Trump stated Wednesday that American inspectors will join the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Iran, as IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi confirmed that inspections are "going to happen," according to the Associated Press. The remarks follow days of mixed signals about the scope of nuclear oversight as part of a memorandum of understanding with Washington.
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Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani told the Financial Times that regional states are exploring a new security framework that would include Iran, describing a shift away from reliance on a solely U.S.-led protection system.
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Minister Ze'ev Elkin said Wednesday that greater achievements on the Iran and Lebanon fronts were possible had the United States matched Israel's determination to strike, according to remarks carried by Israeli media. The comment offers a rare public Israeli critique of the pace of US action against shared adversaries.
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Deliberations of the State Control Committee revealed that some 1,470 police positions across Israel remain vacant, straining forces amid ongoing Haredi protests, according to a report by N12.
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Israel Police acknowledged in internal assessments that many stations — particularly in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and central districts — still face serious manning gaps, according to N12.
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United Torah Judaism MK Yitzhak Goldknopf said from inside a protest convoy vehicle that the government is arresting draft evaders "who have done no wrong," according to journalist Eli Hirschman (Channel 12). The statement comes amid continued Haredi demonstrations against the arrest of military draft evaders.
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At least 40 people have died in France amid a severe heat wave sweeping Europe, according to reports. Temperatures are expected to rise above 38°C this week, but high humidity is making conditions feel even hotter, compounded by urban environments and a lack of air conditioning in most homes. Some victims drowned while swimming to escape the heat.
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A single source reports that two Hezbollah operatives were killed in a southern Lebanon incident this afternoon. Further details — location, time, and whether the elimination was carried out by the IDF — are not yet confirmed in the report.
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Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot said Wednesday that the current terror wave in Judea and Samaria will persist for years, with casualties every year. He argued against imposing closures on Palestinian workers, calling their continued entry into Israel a vital Israeli interest that serves as a moderating factor and provides hope, and warned that a closure would harm Israeli interests.
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Channel 12 journalist Daphna Lial reports that Sara Netanyahu orchestrated the push to appoint Eli Hazan, the newly appointed GPO director, as head of Keren Hayesod — calling the organization resource-rich, tied to donors, and a better fit for Hazan. Osnat Mark's name was also raised as a candidate in the past.
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A vehicle exploded in the city of Tira, according to initial reports. Firefighting crews are at the scene; casualties and cause have not yet been reported.
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Haredi activist Chaim Cohen says Israelis heeded his advice and stayed off the roads, resulting in no unusual congestion. The post comes on the heels of earlier warnings about a slow-protest convoy.
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An Irish parliamentary committee has recommended decriminalizing the possession of drugs for personal use, according to media reports. The proposal is expected to face debate in the broader political system.
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A fire has been reported in the sea area of Rehovot on Wednesday afternoon. Details on the cause, extent, and any injuries are not yet available. Firefighting crews are responding, according to initial reports.
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A fire has been reported in the town of Kiryat Arba in Judea and Samaria. No further details are yet available on the scope or cause.
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Associates of Likud MK David Akunis say Likud members allied with opposition parties to block the appointment of Ayoub Kara as state comptroller, and that Kara is demanding the continuation of the voting process already underway, according to journalist Dafna Liel.
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The IDF identified and struck two armed Hezbollah operatives in the Ali al-Taher Ridge area of the Security Zone, calling it an immediate threat. Separately, overnight, the military struck and dismantled four rocket launch positions across the Gaza Strip, established after the ceasefire, according to the IDF.