President Isaac Herzog said Thursday at the state memorial ceremony for the 2014 Operation Protective Edge fallen that Israel now holds about 60% of the Gaza Strip, following the October 7 attack and subsequent war. He called for immediate implementation of President Trump's 21-point plan, led by the disarmament of Hamas, according to a Channel 12 report.
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MK Elazar Stern (Yesh Atid) criticized the latest draft of the Basic Law: Torah Study, saying it is "much worse" than the first version. Stern said the bill gives preference to Torah learners over those who serve in the IDF, and equates Torah study with other fundamental values while military service itself is not enshrined as a Basic Law.
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The commander of US CENTCOM is scheduled to visit the IDF Chief of Staff to reinforce the Lebanon ceasefire arrangement, Israeli media report. The visit follows months of Israeli complaints that the Lebanese army was avoiding decisive action against Hezbollah.
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U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Thursday that Arab countries support the emerging U.S.-Iran agreement because of their own direct talks with Tehran, according to Israel Hayom. Vance's comment frames the regional dynamic as one where Gulf states have shifted from past opposition to a U.S.-Iran arrangement to active endorsement, driven by their own diplomatic tracks with the Islamic Republic.
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A wave of candidates backed by mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani won New York House primaries, consolidating the far left's anti-Israel trajectory and sending a message to Democratic Party leadership, according to The Times of Israel.
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Minister Eli Cohen said Thursday that war between Syria and Hezbollah is inevitable and independent of Israel, while saying Israel will remain deep inside Syrian territory. The remarks weigh in on the Trump administration's recent proposal that Syria handle Hezbollah — a notion Israel's security cabinet has already opposed.
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Iran's UN Ambassador Amir Saeed Iravani called during a Security Council debate for the prosecution of those responsible for the 'crime at the school in Minab,' according to his remarks. He also criticized the UN Secretary-General's report on children and armed conflict, claiming it failed to properly reflect the impact of the recent war between Israel and Iran on Iranian children, and stated that 47 children were killed in Iran during the 12 days of fighting.
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A family at the Tzipori Forest water park in Jerusalem documented a brawl between children from an Arab school summer camp and local visitors, during which the children reportedly chanted 'Free Palestine.' No injuries or police response have been reported yet, according to a single source.
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A video circulating from Gonabad, eastern Iran, reports scenes of advanced self-flagellation with chains ("perguls") by Shiite mourners marking Ashura 2026, according to Abu Ali Express.
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A multi-vehicle accident involving three cars has blocked the left lane on Route 5 eastbound at the Giti (Gittai) Junction, according to the Samaria News Desk. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes.
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The Israel Prison Service Rabbinate was today upgraded to an independent brigade, headed by Chief Rabbi Ayal Salman, granted the rank of Tat Gundar. The move was led by Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi and Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, according to reporter Yisrael Cohen.
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The Haifa Pride parade departed from President Boulevard toward Gan HaEm park around 17:46 Thursday, with police estimating 3,000 participants and preparing for up to 5,000, including families and children, according to journalist Sharon Kenovlich (N12). The parade proceeds independently after the municipality canceled the official event.
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Maccabi Tel Aviv captain Dor Peretz signed a new three-year contract with an option for two more, putting an end to a long-running saga over his future at the club, according to N12.
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Stronger-than-expected US growth, employment, and private consumption data published Thursday are pressuring the Federal Reserve toward a rate hike as early as next month, against President Trump's calls for lower rates. Mizrahi Tefahot chief economist Ronen Menachem says markets now price a one-in-three chance of a July increase.
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The Basij militia reportedly joined Ashura mourning processions in Khomeyni Shahr, Isfahan, according to the source covering Iranian news. The report notes the militia's visible participation in the religious ceremonies. No additional details or official confirmation are available.
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Snipers took positions on rooftops near Ashura ceremony sites in the city of Azna, Lorestan Province, according to a single source on Telegram. The cause or identity of those involved is not specified.
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A news report from an Israeli outlet states that President Donald Trump's approval is collapsing in problematic polls, with key states turning their backs on him. The report cites unspecified surveys showing a sharp decline in support.
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Lebanon's Interior Minister stated he has appointed officials to remove all 'Thank You Iran' banners from the road to Beirut's airport within two days, according to Abu Ali Express.
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An investigation reveals the General Federation of Labor in Israel created fake AI-generated profiles of supposed "colleagues" to inflate recruitment numbers, according to a report by journalist Daniel Amram.