Hundreds of Haredi protesters rioted early Thursday morning after police issued a routine traffic ticket to a soldier who deserted his unit, Israeli media report. Video footage shows an officer pleading for his life as the crowd surrounded him. Police have not yet issued a statement.
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A 19-year-old woman was shot dead overnight in the Gevarish neighborhood of Ramla, Israeli police said. Officers are conducting a manhunt for the suspects; no arrests have been reported.
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The Health Ministry announced a suspicion that tahini products contaminated with salmonella were stolen and have reached stores and consumers. The products had been slated for disposal after testing positive for the bacteria, the ministry said. Consumers are urged to check labels and avoid the specific batches.
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A mezuzah — a Jewish ritual object affixed to doorposts — was found desecrated among the rubble following an eviction in the area of Samaria (Judea and Samaria), according to reports. The discovery has drawn attention from local activists, though no official confirmation has been issued.
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President Donald Trump said Thursday morning that the United States is now the most respected country globally, a sharp contrast to what he called its status as a 'joke' two years ago. The remarks, posted on social media and circulated on Israeli Telegram channels, did not cite specific polling or events.
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A local report suggests that bug bites in Eilat may be more painful than usual this season, though the specific cause is not yet identified. The story is based on a single source.
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A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck northeastern Japan on Thursday morning, according to initial reports. The quake follows a magnitude 6.9 event off eastern Japan reported earlier Thursday, as well as a devastating 7.2–7.5 sequence in Venezuela overnight.
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U.S. President Donald Trump said he will likely approve the sale of F-35 fighter jets and F-110 engines to Turkey, calling Ankara a "strong" NATO member. The remark, reported by Abu Ali Express, follows a series of Trump signals in recent days and a review ordered by Vice President Vance.
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Thursday's TV ratings have not yet been published by Scopt. Past reports show the ongoing World Cup 2026 and reality shows like Big Brother as dominant prime-time draws.
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President Donald Trump said the Middle East will enter a period of peace for the first time in 3,000 years thanks to a 'historic' agreement with Iran. He added that the Strait of Hormuz has been fully reopened and that the deal is an achievement no previous president accomplished. The accord was signed last week, according to Trump.
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Iran's semi-official 'Houza' news agency published posters depicting U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as dining with Satan alongside the killer of Imam Hussein, using explicitly Shiite religious imagery tied to the Battle of Karbala. The posters are titled 'The path to Ashura: From the feast of Satan to the revenge of Hussein.'
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Israeli security forces conducted a large-scale overnight operation in Bethlehem, arresting 19 wanted individuals and confiscating weapons, the IDF said. Since the start of 2026, more than 250 firearms and 40 weapon-manufacturing lathes have been seized across Judea and Samaria.
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Ukrainian drones struck the Poltavskaya fuel storage depot in Krasnodar Krai overnight Thursday, sparking a fire, according to the regional Kuban task force. No casualties were initially reported. This is the third attack on the same depot in June.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convened a small security discussion following President Donald Trump's proposal that Syria address Hezbollah in Lebanon, according to commentator Yaakov Bardugo. Bardugo called the proposal a Turkish request by Erdogan that Israel will reject, adding that Netanyahu and the cabinet have drawn clear red lines regarding who may approach the Israeli border.
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Hundreds of Border Police and special patrol units raided the Beit Anut hilltop outpost in the Mount Hebron hills overnight, demolishing the homes of three families and confiscating vehicles. Three residents were arrested. Residents reported officers carrying long-barreled weapons and quoting one commander instructing troops to shoot from 150 meters 'as you would against Arabs.' The families, including eight children, were given ten minutes to evacuate before laborers threw their belongings outside.
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Turkey wants to acquire F-110 jet engines for its domestic KAAN fighter program, which is intended to replace part of its F-16 fleet, according to Abu Ali Express. The report follows a series of US signals on potential sales to Ankara.
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Abu Ali Express analyzes the Hezbollah claim that the two men killed in an Israeli UAV strike near Kafr Rumman were civilians, pointing to a Hezbollah logo on one victim's shirt as evidence they were operatives. The analyst underscores the gap between the group's narrative and the visual evidence, noting the victims were residents of a different village than the one struck.