Israel's Foreign Ministry is assessing a possible humanitarian aid mission to Venezuela after the 7.5-magnitude earthquake, including search-and-rescue and medical teams. Several Israeli NGOs are also evaluating deployments, though logistical challenges remain due to the absence of diplomatic ties since 2009.
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The IDF confirmed it killed Akram Muhammad Mahmoud Abu Mazi, a Hamas military wing operative who infiltrated Israeli territory during the October 7 massacre. The military said that in recent weeks Abu Mazi attempted to rebuild Hamas's capabilities and advance attacks against Israeli forces and civilians.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that American officials are not bothered by Iranian public figures' 'extreme rhetoric' — rather, they care about whether Iranian vessels actually transit the Strait of Hormuz. 'If the rhetoric is backed up and ships do not pass, then we have a problem with that,' Rubio warned, according to Israeli media.
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Tuesday evening that allowing Iran to collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz would create a world where every strategic trade route becomes a weapon — a future that "we simply cannot consider." The remarks come amid a growing wave of criticism of the emerging US-Iran memorandum of understanding, as President Trump told reporters that anyone criticizing the deal "should receive an education, even if they are my friends."
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An Israeli official or speaker reportedly stated that the events of October 7 constituted a story of heroism on the part of Arab society, according to a single source. The context and the speaker's identity have not been specified.
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Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, alleged during a Security Council debate that the UN Secretary-General's representative for children and armed conflict attempted to silence Israel, and presented posts from her X account as evidence of anti-Israel bias and antisemitism, calling on Secretary-General António Guterres to open an official investigation, according to Israeli media.
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The IDF has postponed the demolition of a Hezbollah tunnel and other military sites in southern Lebanon under the existing ceasefire, according to Israeli media. The delay was reported by the Times of Israel.
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A motorcyclist aged approximately 50 was killed in a collision with a vehicle on Highway 20 near the Hashalom Interchange in Tel Aviv on Thursday afternoon, according to N12 and Magen David Adom. Medics pronounced his death at the scene due to severe multi-system injuries.
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Former prime minister Naftali Bennett posted on X that he was stuck in traffic for two and a half hours, but online users and police reports showed no such gridlock at the time, according to Israeli media. Bennett is accused of fabricating the situation for political gain.
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Dozens of prospective medical students, medical professionals, and health system executives attended the inaugural meeting of 'Haredim L'Refuah' (Haredim for Medicine) at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital this week. The program, operated by the KamaH Foundation in partnership with the Health Ministry, the Jerusalem and Heritage Ministry, and other agencies, focuses on training doctors from the Haredi community.
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Judge Masrawa rejected a prosecution bid to bar Yonatan Uriah from contacting Prime Minister Netanyahu, stating that the risk of obstruction has faded nearly two years after the events. The judge questioned why the prosecution waited a year and a half to renew the argument, according to journalist Amit Segal (N12).
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Mark Levin, a leading Fox News commentator, toured the Binyamin region today with council head Israel Gantz, visiting the emergency command center, farms, and the ancient Shiloh site. Levin said the visit showed him a reality far from the distorted image many Americans receive, calling Judea and Samaria 'the birthplace of Judaism and Christianity.'
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Harel Insurance launches marpet, a pet insurance brand covering medical expenses, vaccinations, and a digital training course for 250 ILS. The campaign includes a link to the sign-up page.
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A single report says the UAE's optimism about a second Trump term has been severely undermined by the war with Iran and a deep loss of trust in what it calls unstable US foreign policy. The analysis reflects mounting regional dismay over the trajectory of American strategy.
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Israeli Minister Avi Dichter addressed Gaza residents in Arabic, saying Hamas condemned them to lives of poverty for generations. He stated that tomorrow (Thursday) Gaza residents are expected to take to the streets in mass demonstrations against Hamas.
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The IDF said it killed Adam Muhammad Ibrahim Abu Hadid, a commander in the Palestinian Islamic Jihad's weapons-production array, in a precise strike in the Khan Younis area. The military described him as an immediate threat responsible for manufacturing weapons used against troops and Israeli civilians.
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MK Keti Shitri (Likud) accused former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett of being a left-wing figure who, by referring to Areas A and B, is paving the way for a Palestinian state. Shitri said Bennett's natural partners are Yair Golan and Mansour Abbas, and that Bennett would do anything to become prime minister.
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Ukrainian forces say they have captured the Kinburn Spit in the Kherson region following extensive strikes, pushing Russian troops out of the area. The claim, reported by a single source, has not been independently corroborated. The Kinburn Spit controls access to the Dnipro-Bug estuary and routes toward Crimea.
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Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery in the city of Ufa, some 1,500 km from the Ukrainian border, and also hit fuel depots in Russia's Krasnodar region, according to reports. A fire was reported at both sites. Russia is sliding into a critical fuel crisis, the reports assess.
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Lithuanian defense startup Granta Autonomy has unveiled the Black Wasp, an autonomous interceptor drone designed to counter kamikaze UAVs. The battery-powered quadcopter weighs about 4 kg, carries a warhead of up to 500 grams, reaches speeds of 320 km/h, and has a range of 40 km with a service ceiling of 7 km. It uses machine vision for terminal guidance, enabling operation under signal jamming, drawing on Ukrainian combat experience.