President Trump said Tuesday that Iran has fully agreed to indefinite high-level nuclear inspections, allowing the Strait of Hormuz to remain open without a naval blockade. Sanctions relief funds will be held in a U.S.-controlled escrow account for purchases of American food and medical supplies, he stated.
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Former senior intelligence official Tamir Morag said Tuesday that the late Mossad chief Meir Dagan's opposition to an Israeli strike on Iran during his tenure was a 'terrible mistake.' 'In hindsight we know how terrible that mistake was — it was imperative to eliminate the nuclear program at an earlier stage,' Morag argued. His comments add to a standing debate among former Israeli intelligence chiefs over the preemptive Iran question.
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The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said Tuesday that the agency knows the location of Iran's highly enriched uranium, but stressed that Tehran is obligated to officially disclose the site. The statement comes amid ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear program and prior IAEA resolutions demanding full transparency.
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Lebanese military officials participating in negotiations refused to take part in a joint photo opportunity, according to a single source. The move signals friction within the talks.
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Former IDF general Ofer Winter announced he will not join any existing party in the upcoming elections, and in exclusive recordings obtained by Channel 14, he attacks Gadi Eisenkot, saying: "I hear that 'Gadi will bring victory' — but that is the concept." The remarks were first reported by Channel 14's political correspondent Moti Kastel.
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IDF fighter jets struck three buildings in the Gaza Strip over the past two hours, after issuing evacuation warnings in each case, according to Abu Ali Express. The targets were located in al-Atatra (northern Gaza), the al-Tuffah neighborhood (eastern Gaza City), and the Sheikh Ajlin neighborhood (southwestern Gaza City). No casualty figures are yet reported.
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Firefighting crews declared final extinguishment of a large fire in central Israel on Tuesday evening, more than half an hour after the blaze erupted, according to the Fire and Rescue Services. The fire burned completely at the scene; no casualties have been reported.
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A bus fire has been reported on Route 90 near the Kalia junction in the northern Dead Sea area, according to initial reports. Emergency services are responding; casualties and cause are not yet known.
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Former Knesset member and ex-chairman of the Higher Arab Monitoring Committee Mohammad Barakeh was arrested by Judea and Samaria District police on suspicion of incitement to terrorism, following a speech delivered in 2022. Police say he expressed praise and identification with terrorists and terrorist organizations. He was released under restrictive conditions including a 30-day ban from Judea and Samaria.
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The IDF said its soldiers near the Ali al-Taher Ridge in southern Lebanon opened fire on four Hezbollah operatives who crossed into the Security Zone on a bulldozer and motorcycle and posed an immediate threat. Hezbollah claimed Israel fired on civilians clearing rubble in Nabatieh, killing two — a claim the IDF rejected, saying the group operates under civilian cover. The fifth round of Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington was also underway Tuesday evening.
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Channel 14 reports that Ynet and the New York Times published leaks about the pager operation shortly before it began. Brig. Gen. (res.) Erez Wiener said the leaks constituted a 'generals' revolt,' and commentator Jacob Bardugo called for an investigation into who leaked details of an impending attack in Iran.
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President Donald Trump said Tuesday night that the US can operate freely over Iranian airspace without fear of retaliation, adding that Iran would need years to recover from the damage inflicted. The remarks, reported by i24NEWS, extend a series of bellicose statements from Trump regarding the military balance with Iran.
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A Tuesday evening report discusses the connection between Syria and Hezbollah, and a dramatic Israeli discussion. According to the report, the concern in Israel is that Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa (al-Julani) may attempt to take over areas in Lebanon.
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The Lebanese broadcaster Al-Jadeed claims that negotiations between Israel and Lebanon will also address the return of the remains of Israeli navigator Ron Arad, missing since 1986. The report is unconfirmed by official Israeli or Lebanese sources.
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A former Shin Bet agent, speaking on a podcast, said the agency previously experienced internal conflicts over changing its computer logo for Pride Month, which he said reflected a progressive political agenda imposed by a minority. He praised the current Shin Bet chief's reported move to end such activities.
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Police arrested 10 youths aged 14–17 on Tuesday night for assaulting a child near the Grand Mall in Petah Tikva, police said. The investigation was opened immediately and led to the location and arrest of several suspects, all minors. The suspects will be brought to court Wednesday for a remand hearing.
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The US dollar and Israeli shekel exchange rate has returned to $1 = ₪3 NIS on Tuesday evening, a level not seen since April. The move follows weeks of shekel weakening amid regional security pressures, and continues the trend The Zioneer reported this week as the dollar approached the psychological threshold.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Tuesday evening, according to reports by N12's Asaf Rozentzweig. The meeting comes amid ongoing Pakistani mediation efforts between the US and Iran.
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A fire has been reported in the city of Herzliya, according to reports.