After Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu concluded his testimony, the judges informed the defense and prosecution that court sessions will be held five days a week following the High Holy Days, according to a Channel 12 report.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday night that the 60-day negotiating framework agreed with Iran in Switzerland is a temporary measure, and warned that if Tehran fails to meet its commitments, President Trump retains a broad range of options. Rubio described the process as 'give-and-take' and emphasized that the agreed terms are not permanent.
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Israel's Health Ministry reports a rabid wolf in Kiryat Shmona in the Upper Galilee. Residents are advised to avoid contact and report sightings.
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Journalist Noam Amir argued that Israeli memory is short, recalling that before October 7 there were weekly Thursday protests and disruptions by the left against the judicial overhaul — peaking with the closure of Ben Gurion Airport. The comparison was posted to Telegram.
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The Israeli Premier League's management is considering implementing drinking breaks, similar to those used in the World Cup during extreme heat, according to unconfirmed reports.
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Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon publicly detailed what he called a serious bias by Vanessa Frazier, the UN Secretary-General's representative for children and armed conflict. According to Ambassador Danon, Frazier engaged with antisemitic accounts on social media, shared blood libels against Israel, and disseminated false information. Danon called her conduct unbecoming a senior UN official and said she reflects a culture within the UN where hatred of Israel outweighs commitment to the truth.
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An analysis of the World Cup evening and late-night matches details scenarios that could lead to elimination for certain teams, according to Israeli outlet Israel Hayom.
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The Director-General of the World Health Organization stated Wednesday that the global risk from the Ebola outbreak remains low, even as the outbreak continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The assessment follows earlier warnings by the WHO and the Red Cross that the outbreak was accelerating.
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A violent brawl broke out Wednesday evening between secular passersby and Haredi protesters at a demonstration, according to reports. The clash is the latest in a series of confrontations during protests over the arrest of draft evaders.
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A man of Arab descent attempted to abduct a 12-year-old girl in the Givat Olga neighborhood of Hadera on Wednesday evening, according to resident reports. Bystanders who witnessed the incident physically subdued the suspect, who was bleeding, and held him until police arrived and took him into custody.
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A protest convoy has blocked traffic on Route 1 near the Latrun area Wednesday evening, according to reporter Dan Fisher (N12). Some participants have left their vehicles and are standing on the roadway.
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According to external sources, plans are underway for separate regional reconciliation talks between Iran and the Gulf states in Riyadh. The report emphasizes that these discussions on the Strait of Hormuz, also involving Iraq, are distinct from the US-Iran peace talks.
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An unverified Telegram post from an alternative channel claims that former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot, while overseeing border barrier construction, included wildlife crossings as part of his 'Nature Defense Army' initiative. The post alleges Hamas planned a border breach but does not link the two. No official confirmation is available.
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A person has defaced Israeli sovereignty symbols in the Negev community of Rethmim, according to local reports. The incident follows a series of attacks on national symbols in the area over recent days.
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Data submitted by the National Insurance Institute and the Finance Ministry to the Knesset Labor and Welfare Committee shows that reserve soldiers face difficulties reintegrating into the workforce, which may persist over time. The data was presented during a committee discussion on the war's effects on reservist employment.
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N12 journalist Itai Gal-On reports that violent incidents are continuing in Arad during the ongoing protest, sharing a photo (under Section 27A; identity-protected).