The Jewish Agency announced it is opening an emergency hotline for families in Israel, in response to the severe earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Thursday, according to N12. The hotline will provide support and information to relatives concerned about loved ones in the disaster zone.
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According to foreign sources cited by Persian-language media, Iran is projecting post-war dominance across the region. The IRGC announced that the only permitted route through the Strait of Hormuz is the one declared by Iran — unauthorized vessel movement is 'extremely dangerous and forbidden'. Separately, President Trump was reportedly forced to ask Congress for an additional ~$88 billion in spending, mostly to cover Iran war costs, and blamed NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte for alliance failures during the conflict. Azerbaijan's parliament chairman said it will never allow its territory to be used against Iran. Reuters reported that Iraq is facing a severe financial crisis due to a significant drop in oil exports linked to war consequences.
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An indictment was filed against Elior Cohen, a resident of Rosh HaAyin, for allegedly raping teenagers in zimmers (vacation rentals) and documenting the acts, according to the charge sheet.
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An Israeli reservist who served in Lebanon described finding anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles during his deployment, according to a social-media post translated and republished by the desk. The soldier said the situation in Lebanon is 'much worse than Gaza' — a firsthand account, not an official IDF statement.
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A mother and her son were evacuated in mild condition from a residential apartment fire in Eilat, according to Itay Gal-On of N12. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, which damaged the kitchen and the apartment. A fire investigator has opened an inquiry into the cause.
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Jaafar Mahamid, 42, of Umm al-Fahm, threatened to murder his ex-wife during his own remand hearing, directly telling the judge and courtroom that he would kill her, according to Israeli media. The threat was made as the judge began writing her decision, and is documented in the formal indictment.
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A conscripted IDF soldier was found handcuffed in the West Bank town of Tarqumiya after Palestinian security forces alerted Israeli authorities, according to police. Officers from the Hebron station extracted the soldier. Police describe the incident as having a criminal background; the case has been transferred to the Military Police for investigation.
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Apple has removed the major Russian social-media app VK from its App Store. In response, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the removal raises questions about the reliability of Apple's service and suggested active VK users switch from Apple to Android.
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A Hezbollah MP warned the Lebanese government Thursday against granting any concession to Israel, saying that nothing would be implemented without the organization's approval. Speaking in a southern Lebanese village, he asserted that Israel is leaving due to Hezbollah's fighters and Iranian support, and that any concession would be void.
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The Turkish Defense Ministry announced that the armed forces have received an unspecified number of Tayfun (TAYFUN) Block 2 ballistic missiles, according to the ministry.
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An analysis published by Iran International argues that even if US-Iran understandings ease sanctions and boost oil revenues, they will not resolve the regime's deeper crisis of public trust, political repression, institutional corruption, and representation. Columnist Naima Dossandar writes that the gap between the regime and the Iranian public is widening, and an external understanding does not address the legitimacy crisis.
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Portuguese carrier TAP Air Portugal is suspending its flights between Lisbon and Tel Aviv through August 31, according to an Israeli media report. The cancellation extends a period of reduced European air connectivity to Israel amid ongoing security tensions.
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U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. may sell F-35 fighter jets to Turkey but further review is needed to ensure compliance with U.S. law, as reported by The Jerusalem Post. The statement follows President Trump's earlier indication he would likely approve the sale to Ankara.
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Rabbi Yisrael Golomb, director of the Agudath Yisrael daycare network, told Radio Kol Hai that the Education Ministry funds Haredi preschool teachers unfairly, calling the combined salary and pension crisis the worst failure in the Haredi education system. Golomb argued that teachers' seniority, meant to be an asset, has become a financial stranglehold for all daycare networks.
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Israel Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai publicly claimed that Shin Bet Director Ronen Zini took credit for his own intelligence assessment warning of a possible October 7-style attack in Eilat, according to his statement. Shabtai asserted he was the one who originally warned about the threat, escalating an internal security establishment dispute.
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Saudi-owned channel Al-Hadath reports that a principled agreement has been reached between Israel and Lebanon on the so-called 'pilot zones' in southern Lebanon, and that the details will be finalized in a round of negotiations today in Washington. The report, citing sources, also says the sides have produced an advanced draft of a memorandum of understanding between Israel and Lebanon, expected to be published today.
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A new Fox News poll finds that only 31% of Americans are satisfied with President Donald Trump's handling of the economy, according to reporting from the Israeli Channel 14 citing the survey. The figure marks a continued decline in public confidence in the administration's economic stewardship.
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Commentator Hillel Bitton Rosen provided additional details about the severe operational accident in southern Lebanon in which Master Sergeant (Res.) Basil Sweid was killed, according to a post by Rosen and fellow commentator Yair Tauber. Sweid, 32, from Peki'in, died Thursday during operational activity in southern Lebanon.