Iranian outlets are reporting Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, directly contradicting US statements that shipping traffic continues. The status of the strategic waterway has been the subject of conflicting claims since the IRGC formally declared a blockade last week.
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An employment expo aimed at integrating more Haredi women into the workforce is underway at Jerusalem's Binyanei Ha'Uma convention center. Hundreds of businesses and companies from the sector are participating, presenting services to foster partnerships and economic growth.
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200 people have been killed in road accidents in Israel since the start of 2026, according to Galei Tzahal (Army Radio). The figure is a 5% drop from the 211 fatalities recorded in the same period last year, though the broadcaster noted that the ongoing campaign against Iran makes it difficult to determine whether a real decline has occurred.
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Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich warned the Supreme Court justices that the people are sovereign and told them not to dare destroy Israeli democracy, according to a single source. The remarks escalate the coalition's ongoing confrontation with the judiciary over the comptroller election case and Basic Laws.
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The Arabic-language Abu Saleh Desk channel posted a statement praising IDF soldiers as 'heroic fighters' with the nation behind them, then immediately called on the Israeli government to resign, saying 'none of you deserve to lead.' The post, which also declared 'our soldiers' blood is not abandoned,' follows a pattern of biblical-style messages from the channel in recent days.
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The Bank of Israel published a reform to fees charged to households and small businesses. The reform aims to ease costs and will be phased in during October 2026 and July 2027, according to Channel 12.
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A detailed report by an Iranian-backed analyst, citing Hezbollah sources, describes the 'Imad 4' underground facility on the Ali Taher ridge as a large, fortified complex including rocket launch capabilities, command posts, and a field hospital. The report claims Israel struck the ridge over 300 times without success. The IDF and Israeli sources have not confirmed the claim.
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An indictment was filed Sunday against a 28-year-old man for stabbing and moderately wounding two brothers in a street altercation, according to police. Investigators say he intervened in a loud argument between the two, asked them to stop shouting, and stabbed them when a brawl broke out.
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A member of Iran's negotiating team in Islamabad fired back at President Trump's warning against toll collection in the Strait of Hormuz, stating that payment will nonetheless be exacted. The response underscores the deepening rift between the sides as indirect talks continue. The quote was reported by i24NEWS.
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The IDF confirmed Sunday the identities of four soldiers killed in the tank incident in southern Lebanon: Lt.-Col. Dor Gedalia Ben-Simhon, 32, Staff Sgt. Yoav Klein, 21, and Staff Sgt. Liav Kababia, 20 — all of the 52nd Battalion, 401st Brigade. The announcement brings the total number of fallen from the incident to five, after Staff Sgt. Naveh Havshush was named earlier Sunday.
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The Knesset Intelligence Subcommittee, chaired by MK Boaz Bismuth, is visiting Mossad headquarters today and meeting with agency director Roman Gofman for security briefings, according to the committee. The visit follows a classified tour earlier this morning that has already been reported by the same panel.
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The public is urged not to light fires in unregulated open areas, as the summer fire season begins. Even a small spark can quickly spread into a dangerous blaze. The message emphasizes personal responsibility under the motto, "This year, no excuses."
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Likud MK David Bitan on Sunday filed an urgent petition to the Likud party court demanding the cancellation of any move to replace primaries with an arranging committee, according to the petition's text. The petition argues the move disenfranchises party members and exposes the party to repayment claims of tens of millions of shekels in membership fees.
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Iran's state broadcaster IRIB confirmed Sunday that it cut off a live broadcast after hardline MP Mahmoud Nabavian read what he described as a 'top-secret' directive from Supreme Leader Khamenei opposing US talks, according to a report by N12's Asaf Rozentzweig. IRIB stated that the action violated the law and warrants legal proceedings, and that one of its managers resigned over the incident.
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The United States is advancing a plan to establish weapon-free zones in Lebanon, according to a report. The proposal follows earlier talks on a so-called 'pilot zones' gradual demilitarization, as reported by Asharq Al-Awsat.
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Lebanese media report that a tense calm has settled over southern Lebanon for the first time since the war began on March 2, after a ceasefire went into effect. According to Al-Modon, Israeli strikes have paused and no Israeli drones were spotted over Beirut or the south this morning. Some local authorities, however, urged residents to wait 72 hours before returning to their villages. The reports also note that over the past two days, Israeli strikes killed more than 100 people and wounded over 200.
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Police caught a burglar red-handed inside a luxury tower in central Tel Aviv on Sunday morning, after he filled a suitcase with valuable equipment and computers and tried to leave the scene, according to Israeli media reports.
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According to Hebrew-language media reports summarized by N12 and Ynet, coalition sources indicate the prime minister intends to advance the controversial judicial overhaul following constituency pressure