The Netherlands has issued a rare red weather alert — its highest level — for extreme heat on Friday, according to a breaking report. The warning signals a serious health risk from the expected high temperatures.
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Hamas-affiliated channels are circulating a video posted earlier Thursday by Israeli Agriculture Minister Avi Dichter — in which he called on Gaza residents to protest against Hamas — and are using it to claim the planned anti-Hamas demonstrations are a collaboration with Israel, according to Abu Ali Express.
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Iranian media reports that Tehran is preparing a plan for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to a Thursday evening report. The report offers no timeline or conditions for the reopening.
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The CEO of the Million Lobby organization, which advocates for Russian-speaking Israelis, reports that a woman who underwent a grueling multi-year conversion process had her conversion annulled after inadvertently saying the word 'Jesus' due to shivering in cold water during the mikveh immersion. The Chief Rabbinate, according to the claim, ruled she can never convert again. The Rabbinate has not yet responded.
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Minister Dudi Amsalem said he will bring the privatization of Bank Yahav, Israel's military and defense-sector bank, to the Knesset Finance Committee for approval. The statement signals the government's push to advance state-owned asset sales.
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Prime Minister Netanyahu said Thursday evening that Israel has further objectives to accomplish against Iran and Hamas. He spoke at a ceremony for the completion of the IDF ground forces officer course, according to Amit Segal (N12).
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A new wage framework aimed at stemming the exodus of bus drivers from the industry was submitted to the Finance Ministry for approval. The plan, formulated by the Israel Public Transit Authority director general Idan Moalem together with the drivers' union, includes an upgrade to starting salaries and regulation of work schedules.
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IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said at an officers' course graduation ceremony Thursday that the military's challenge is balancing the diversity of Israeli society with maintaining a unified and cohesive framework that allows it to carry out its missions effectively, according to the military.
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The governor of Kazerun announced Thursday evening that a wildfire in the mountainous area of the county has reignited, despite earlier reports of control. He said the rugged terrain requires more than four hours of climbing to reach the fire centers. Authorities issued a call for mountain climbers, environmental activists, youth, and local residents familiar with the area to join firefighting efforts to prevent further spread and environmental damage.
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Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem has begun delivering a speech Thursday evening, according to Israeli media tracking the group. The content of the address is not yet fully reported; prior speeches by Qassem have included denials of defeat, rejection of US-brokered talks, and vows to continue the armed campaign against Israel.
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IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir told a cadets graduation ceremony Thursday that the military needs every male and female combat soldier and commander, following threats by some rabbis to keep students from serving in tank units over a pilot integrating women into the Armored Corps. He said the challenge is balancing diverse populations while preserving a unified framework that enables effective operations, and that cohesion would be strengthened through what unites rather than divides, according to the military.
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The third day of talks between Israel and Lebanon opened Thursday in Washington, continuing diplomatic efforts to resolve outstanding issues between the two countries, according to reports.
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Israeli forces are conducting operations in several locations across Judea and Samaria, according to a report by security correspondent Yair Goldblatt. The scope and specific targets have not been disclosed.
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According to a report by Yehuda Schlesinger, students and protesters shouted 'Murderer' at MK Simcha Rothman (Religious Zionism) during an event at Tel Aviv University.
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Defense Minister Israel Katz chose to open his speech at the IDF Officer Training School (BHD 1) graduation ceremony with the iconic memorial poem 'The Silver Platter' by Natan Alterman, according to Moriah Asraf and Doron Kadosh (N13 / Army Radio). A parent of one of the newly commissioned officers present criticized the decision, calling it inappropriate for a graduation event before anxious families.
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Israeli police and Border Police uncovered a 25-meter-deep tunnel near the A-Za'im crossing east of Jerusalem, dug from the Al-Eizariya area toward Israeli territory. Forensic evidence, including DNA, linked two suspects — a Palestinian from Al-Eizariya and an East Jerusalem resident — to the tunnel, leading to their arrest, Israeli police said.
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Prime Minister Netanyahu said Thursday evening that he faced intense pressure from within Israel and abroad to halt the war, and that his response was that Israel would fight on 'even with fingernails.' He spoke at a public event at IDF Base 1.
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During an IDF officer graduation ceremony, some attendees shouted "go home" at Prime Minister Netanyahu, while others voiced support. The event highlights the political polarization within Israel even at military ceremonies.
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The appointment of Esther Schreiber as director-general of the Israel Antiquities Authority was rejected, according to reports.
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Researchers at Tel Aviv University and Sheba Medical Center developed an AI system that analyzes a short video of retinal blood vessels to detect anemia in 10 seconds without a blood sample, according to a report by Jewish Breaking News. The technology is still in early stages but could make basic blood screening faster and more accessible, especially where medical infrastructure is limited.