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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The NationDeveloping
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 FrontDeveloping
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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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mourned Master Sergeant (Res.) Basil Sweid, a Druze reservist from Peki'in killed during operational activity in southern Lebanon. In a statement released Thursday, Netanyahu hailed Sweid as a courageous reservist who embodied the unbreakable bond between the Druze community and the State of Israel, and sent condolences to his family.
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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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The NationDeveloping
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 FrontDeveloping
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.
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An Israeli Air Force drone struck and killed two Hezbollah operatives who posed an immediate threat to troops near the village of Tibnah in southern Lebanon, the IDF said. The strike is the latest in a series of engagements along the border.
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The Trump administration has signed a major rare-earth minerals deal in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to reports. U.S. company Virtus Minerals says it holds 56 mining licenses in the country, primarily for cobalt and copper, aiming to build a secure supply chain for the U.S. and its allies, challenging years of Chinese dominance in the sector.
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Israeli media report new details in the investigation of the shooting of a reality-show winner's partner in Tel Aviv, including newly surfaced footage of the attack on a city street. The victim was critically wounded Wednesday evening; two suspects on a motorcycle fled the scene. The individual is said to be known to police.
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A regional diplomat told CNN that Gulf states are considering Turkey as an alternative arms supplier, wary of relying on a single source after their experience with the US during the war. The consideration follows President Trump's deal with Iran, which Secretary of State Marco Rubio was dispatched to explain and reassure the Gulf states about.
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A vehicle fire was reported in the community of Bat Ayin (Gush Etzion), according to a single report. No casualties or cause have been reported.
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The NationDeveloping
A vehicle fire has been reported on the Jerusalem-Jericho road (Route 1), according to initial reports. Firefighting crews are responding; no casualties or cause have been reported yet.