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.
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In a special operation in a remote village, a woman and five children were rescued from violent captivity after more than a decade, according to reports. The details of the rescue, including the organization involved and the exact location, have not yet been disclosed.
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A strategic commentator argues that President Trump's decision to decline repeated CENTCOM proposals for a ground operation to seize the Strait of Hormuz, and to accept a deal with Iran instead, reflects a Western aversion to casualties that endangers global stability. The analysis draws a parallel to Israel's October 7 disaster, which the commentator attributes to the same cost-avoidance mindset.
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Lior Bakalo reports that the annual LGBTWORK index awarded inclusion certification to 24 Israeli companies in 2026, a record high, with Platinum-level honorees including Natural Intelligence, Monday.com, and Playtika. The report notes that one in three LGBT employees still conceals their identity at work.
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A survey by the Jerusalem Center for Foreign and Security Affairs, conducted among a representative sample of the adult Israeli population, also found that 66% oppose the establishment of a Palestinian state and 57% support the Trump plan for Gaza. The poll reflects sustained skepticism toward ceasefires with Hamas and Hezbollah, with 79% expressing no trust in such arrangements.
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The IDF assesses that Iran is accelerating efforts to rebuild terror infrastructure in Judea and Samaria, leveraging the regional ceasefire to shift resources from Lebanon, according to a senior security official. Tehran is directing operatives via Turkey, using cryptocurrency financing, and smuggling weapons. The official cautioned that any single incident could trigger a wider flare-up.
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Ahmadreza Pourdastan, head of the Iranian army's Center for Strategic Studies and Research, said Thursday that Iran's armed forces are prepared for a preemptive attack against its enemies, according to a statement cited by i24NEWS.
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The protest group 'Mothers on the Frontline' threatened Thursday morning to block access to Bnei Brak and other Haredi cities, warning 'blockades will be met with blockades.' The threat responds to a planned Haredi vehicle convoy protest later today.
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Another round of negotiations is expected in the coming days, Army Radio reporter Moriah Asraf reported Thursday. The report did not specify the venue, participants, or agenda of the planned round.
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Israel has not yet issued an official response to unverified reports on the northern front. Field forces told The Zioneer they have received no orders to change their current positions, according to a source.
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St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov announced that Park Pobedy metro station, currently under renovation, will feature floor tiles bearing chevrons of Red Army units that fought against the Wehrmacht. The tiles will be placed before and after the turnstiles, ensuring entering and exiting passengers step on them.
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Actress Amy Adams reportedly helped rescue a man who was stabbed on a set or location associated with a series she is working on. Further details are pending Israeli media reports.
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The Israeli Air Force carried out a targeted strike in the Nabatieh area of southern Lebanon. According to a single source, operatives were eliminated on site. No further details on the target or identities have been reported yet.