A letter found at N12's offices, as reported by Amit Segal (N12), demands an apology for the Sde Teiman affair and warns that next time 'the bullet will be a machine gun for one of your heads.' The letter is reportedly a death threat against N12 personnel.
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Defense Minister Israel Katz has decided to advance the appointment of Maj. Gen. Dado Bar Kalifa as commander of the IDF's Central Command, according to Channel 14. Katz convinced the major general to accept the role after he had initially declined following a request from the Chief of Staff. The decision comes amid what Katz described as major challenges in the area.
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Former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Tuesday that free press is a cornerstone of democracy, especially during elections. He called an attempt to harm news workers in Israel a 'red line' and demanded that Israel Police handle it with utmost severity, according to Channel 12 News.
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According to a report by Yaakov Hershkovitz, 230 members of Haredi families enlisted on the most recent recruitment day, which took place about a week and a half ago. The enlistment occurred amid the ongoing military police campaign to enforce conscription for the Haredi community.
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Channel 12 political correspondent Daphna Liel reported that government ministers, including the Communications Minister, are maintaining silence on an unspecified matter, according to a post on N12's chat.
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MKs Vladimir Beliak and Naor Shiri (Beyachad) have appealed to Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara to stop the transfer of NIS 117 million in coalition funds to the Ministry of Settlement and National Missions, warning of political exploitation during the election period, according to N12 political correspondent Dafna Liel.
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The representative of the Knesset's legal advisor told the High Court of Justice on Tuesday that the law freezing arrests of yeshiva students evading conscription must be annulled because it was not enacted in accordance with Knesset rules, according to reports by Amit Segal (N12) and other Israeli media. The remarks go further than earlier statements that the law 'apparently must be annulled.'
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Channel 12 political correspondent Daphna Liel reports that the Knesset Finance Committee is scheduled to convene on Wednesday and will be asked to approve additional budget transfers to the Haredi sector. The specific amounts were not disclosed.
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Ephraim Brigade forces arrested approximately 30 wanted individuals on Sunday in towns across Samaria, including Tulkarm and Qalqilya, according to N12. The suspects are suspected of involvement in smuggling illegal residents and assisting infiltrations into Israel.
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Former Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel said that incitement against the media is dangerous, especially when it comes from government ministers, and called on the police to prosecute offenders and on the government to cease its attacks. He criticized Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi for seeing his role as responsible for broadcasts and for inciting against media bodies. (N12)
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Unverified reports Tuesday morning indicate multiple drones were launched toward Israel, with additional drones directed at Jordan. Explosions were reported near oil facilities in Saudi Arabia. The source of the drones and the extent of damage remain unclear.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held phone discussions with his counterparts from Oman and Saudi Arabia regarding issues related to the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports. The diplomatic outreach comes amid heightened tensions over the strategic waterway, which the IRGC formally closed in June.
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A drone strike was reported in a town in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese media. No details on the target, casualties, or the identity of the attacker have been released yet.
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The Civil Administration's supervision unit, acting on Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's directive, demolished a series of large illegal Palestinian buildings in strategic locations in northern Samaria on Tuesday morning, the agency said. The demolished structures included a four-story, 800-square-meter building used for industry and housing, and a 450-square-meter commercial and industrial building. The enforcement follows recent terror attacks in the area.
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Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported on Tuesday morning that Ukraine launched at least 390 drones toward the capital, most of which were intercepted, according to Israeli journalist Asaf Rozentzweig (N12). A fire broke out at a distribution center operated by logistics company 3PL near the Wildberries retail complex. Russian official sources reported additional strikes on office and residential buildings.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intends to present intelligence during his US visit indicating that Iran is actively developing its nuclear facility at the Pickaxe Mountain (Mount Makosh) site while publicly portraying itself as committed to negotiations, according to a New York Post report. The intelligence reportedly argues that Tehran is not sincere in its desire to continue peace talks.
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China's crude oil imports rebounded to about 7.8 million barrels per day in July, up from a multi-year low of 6.2 million barrels per day in June, according to a report. Depressed Chinese demand has been a key factor holding back oil prices amid the Middle East blockades.
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The Jordanian military announced Tuesday morning that it intercepted an unmanned aerial vehicle that entered its airspace in the eastern desert, following the IDF's announcement of a drone interception on the Jordan border. No details on the drone's origin or any casualties were provided.
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According to an analysis, Prime Minister Netanyahu's aides explained the need to offer President Trump a concession on Gaza as 'releasing pressure from the valve,' citing US demands for withdrawals from Syria and Lebanon. The analysis presents the Gaza step as the smallest of the available alternatives.