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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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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The FrontDeveloping
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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StatecraftDeveloping
President Donald Trump said he pressured Republican senators to flip positions, resulting in the Senate reversing its earlier decision that had called for withdrawing U.S. forces from Iran, according to his statement. The reversal comes after Trump exerted significant pressure on several GOP senators.
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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.
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The NationDeveloping
Israel's Special Olympics delegation returned from the European championship with notable achievements, including gold medals in powerlifting (Roman Tokunov), mixed triathlon (Mati Oren and Alon Dolev), and Dolev's individual event, plus gold and silver in swimming for Guy Vertikovsky, and a bronze medal for the basketball team, according to Channel 12.
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A driver reportedly aimed a weapon at Haredi protesters in an unspecified location, a claim posted on Telegram by journalist Dana Varon. Varon, who describes herself as having a background in both Haredi and secular worlds, called the incident "shocking" and an expression of "pure hatred." The report has not been independently verified.
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Bahrain's foreign minister welcomed Oman's announcement regarding the establishment of a safe shipping lane for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Israeli media. The statement aligns with ongoing diplomatic efforts involving Gulf states and international actors to secure the strategic waterway.
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The NationDeveloping
About 1,500 Bedouin residents are protesting in Be'er Sheva against the demolition of unauthorized structures in the Negev, according to Israeli reports. The demonstrators chanted slogans directed at National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.
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The NationDeveloping
A Michelin-starred chef is leaving his Tel Aviv restaurant, with a successor already named, according to an exclusive report by The Zioneer.
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The NationDeveloping
Tel Aviv's annual 'White Night' cultural events take place tonight at Charles Clore Park, Tel Aviv Port, Jaffa Port, Bialik Square, and other venues, with possible police-directed road closures. The city's Red Line light rail will run overnight alongside nighttime bus routes, according to N12.
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State Attorney Amit Aisman warned at the Haifa Legal Conference that the new Police Internal Investigations Department (Mahash) law raises serious concern about weakening the independence of investigative and prosecution bodies in the most sensitive cases. He added that deterring enforcement authorities from fulfilling their duty is unacceptable, according to N12.