MK Avigdor Lieberman, chairman of Yisrael Beytenu, said in response to an N12 investigation that instead of making statements without backing, the cabinet should listen to the parents of IDF soldiers and to the chief of staff, who has raised ten red flags over operational constraints in Lebanon. He added that the military cannot be operated solely according to coalition survival considerations, according to a statement on his channel.
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Users in Israel report disruptions on Facebook and Instagram as of around 01:28 Jerusalem time, according to Israeli media. The outage follows a global incident affecting Meta platforms earlier this week. The scope and cause remain unconfirmed.
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England, the European runners-up, were held to a disappointing 0-0 draw by Ghana in their World Cup group-stage match, according to sports analyst Ben Goldfrend on N12.
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Transportation Minister Miri Regev said in a radio interview Wednesday that Likud will hold primaries, and that Prime Minister Netanyahu's demands to the party will be heard. The statement comes after days of uncertainty over whether the party's Knesset list would be determined by internal elections or an arranging committee.
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A fire has broken out at Bekaaot Junction (Tzomet Bekaaot) in the Jordan Valley. Firefighting crews are responding; no details on cause, extent, or casualties yet.
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President Donald Trump shared a YouTube video early Wednesday with the caption 'This is what I think about the deal with Iran,' according to a post on monitored channels. The video, a live-stream link, was posted at 01:03 Jerusalem time. The content of the video was not immediately described in the post.
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Syrian sources report Israeli forces are currently operating in the southern Quneitra area, in southern Syria, according to a single Syrian media report as relayed by security commentator Yair Goldblatt. The scope, timeline, and nature of the operation are not yet detailed.
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A report published by reports claim a second chapter in an alleged 'generals' revolt' by the security establishment against the political leadership, detailing tools used against the civilian echelon. The claim is attributed to an unnamed source and is unverified.
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Deutsche Bahn suspended all train services across Germany due to a severe disruption of its digital rail radio system, German media reports, including Bild, say.
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Firefighting and rescue teams are responding to a fire on Shabazi Street in Or Akiva, according to initial reports. Casualties have not yet been reported.
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A video circulating online shows Israeli tourists, reportedly intoxicated, attacking a business in Spain that displayed a Palestinian flag. Details on the exact location and any casualties are not yet reported.
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A U.S. federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration may resume fast-track deportations under a contested expedited removal policy, according to reports. The decision reverses a lower-court block and permits the government to bypass certain due-process hearings for some unauthorized immigrants.
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Israeli military forces are carrying out an operation in Jenin on Monday afternoon, according to Palestinian media outlets. No further details on the scope, objective, or any casualties have been reported.
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Oman announced it has coordinated with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to establish a temporary maritime route through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Omani state news agency. Vessels wishing to use the route will need to coordinate with the IMO.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that hostilities in the region cannot end as long as Iran's emissaries launch missiles and drones from Iraq and engage in terrorism, according to his remarks published on Telegram.
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N12 anchor Yonit Levi publicly questioned who funds the Haredi convoys scheduled for tomorrow, according to journalist Yaki Adamker's report. The comment comes amid broader debate about protest financing in Israel.
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A fire broke out Wednesday in the Arab-Israeli town of Kafr Qara in the Wadi Ara region. Firefighting crews are responding; the cause, extent, and any injuries are not yet reported.
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A fire has been reported, according to an initial report. Firefighting crews have been dispatched; details on the location, cause, extent, and any injuries are not yet available.
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UK Labour leadership candidate Andy Burnham, now in parliament and poised to become prime minister as early as next month, previously declined to say Israel has committed genocide in Gaza. Burnham told the Middle East Eye he cannot judge such matters from his former role as mayor of Greater Manchester, though he expressed concerns about the disproportionate nature of the destruction and called for investigation and accountability.