A deal between Prime Minister Netanyahu and Haredi parties to advance legislation is moving forward in the Knesset, according to a report from Israeli media. The agreement, which includes advancing the Basic Law: Torah Study, is opposed by protesters gathered outside the Knesset.
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The Jerusalem Post reported that Raed Abu Al-Qian, a resident of Hura, was killed while working on engineering projects for the Ministry of Defense in the Gaza Strip. The IDF previously announced that the death was caused by an operational accident.
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Lebanese media report that the military negotiations between Israel and Lebanon have registered some progress in recent days in Washington. A final formula has not yet been reached on disputed areas and the core issues.
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Israeli forces are deploying flare rounds and conducting searches in the village of Kafr Qaddum in eastern Samaria, according to Arab affairs reporter Yossi Eliezer. No further details on the target or results of the operation have been provided.
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Ahmet Davutoglu, the former prime minister of Turkey, called on Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa to adopt a firmer posture toward Israel and the United States, saying: "Hold your head high against Israel and America — we are with you." The statement, reported in the early hours of Thursday, adds a regional voice to the pressure on al-Sharaa to align against Israel.
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Rabbi Gershon Hirsch, a leading Lithuanian Torah figure, landed in Monsey early Thursday for the final event of his US fundraising tour on behalf of World Torah Fund, according to a report by Israel Kohen. The trip has drawn controversy over its focus on yeshiva students who do not serve in the IDF.
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Switzerland defeated Canada 2-1 in a men's World Cup group-stage match, securing first place in Group B, according to journalist Ben Goldfriend on N12. Bosnia also beat Qatar 3-1 in the same group, likely advancing to the next stage.
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At an event for the Salani family in Bnei Brak, attendees reportedly used green laser pointers to blind anyone taking photos who is not part of the community, according to a report by social affairs reporter Shlomi Weisberg.
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A vehicle was set on fire in Pardes Hanna, according to initial reports. Firefighting crews are at the scene; no casualties or cause have been reported yet.
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An armed security guard remains barricaded inside a home in Netivot from Wednesday night with his wife and children, according to initial reports. Police special forces (YAMAM) are on the scene and engaged in negotiations; the man is reportedly threatening suicide.
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President Donald Trump said it is "unacceptable" for any final agreement with Iran to include fees or payments for transit through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Amichai Stein (i24NEWS). The statement reaffirms the US position as indirect talks continue.
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The U.S. AI company Anthropic claims that Chinese tech giant Alibaba copied capabilities from its Claude model to improve its own models. Anthropic calls it the most severe known case of 'distillation' — where one AI model learns and mimics a competitor's performance.
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Former US president Donald Trump criticized London Mayor Sadiq Khan, saying the mayor is 'incompetent, a bad person, and a terrible representative for your country,' according to a statement he published.
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An Israeli company has disclosed what it says is the most severe known case of 'distillation' — a technique where one AI model learns and mimics a competitor's performance.
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Rescue crews are operating to extract a person trapped inside a vehicle in Zikhron Yaakov, according to initial reports. The person's condition and circumstances of the incident are not yet available.
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Dozens of illegal entrants were caught in Rishon LeZion after having crossed into Israeli territory without authorization, according to a report.
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A new WhatsApp group has been launched for residents of Gush Etzion, starting at 16:00 today, aiming to distribute public alerts and updates. The group was shared via a local news network. Similar local alert groups have been used during past security incidents in the area.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said in a written exchange Wednesday night that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is 'holding up pretty well' and that 'a lot of people are dying on both sides' in the war with Russia. Trump was responding to a question about whether Zelensky is winning, saying 'he's doing pretty well' regardless of perspective.
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President Donald Trump remarked on Turkey's military strength, saying "people don't realize how large Turkey's military is" and describing it as a "very strong army." The comment, circulated on Israeli Telegram channels, continues Trump's recent series of statements on Turkey and President Erdogan.