Pakistani media report that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to meet Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei today in Tehran. The meeting would follow a reported visit by Sharif to Islamabad earlier this week and is the latest in a flurry of regional diplomacy involving Pakistan, Iran, and the United States.
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A Jerusalem magistrate's court sharply criticized police for arresting a rape suspect without a warrant and despite a prior court rejection of the arrest request, ruling it a 'false arrest in defiance of a court order' and ordering damages in the hundreds of thousands of shekels, according to i24NEWS.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Wednesday that the range of Iran's missiles will never be on the negotiating table, and will not be part of any future agreement. He argued that without its missiles, Iran would have been destroyed by Israel and the U.S. 'like Gaza,' according to Iranian media.
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According to a report by Amit Segal (N12), the second Knesset reading of a bill saw three more coalition lawmakers vote by mobile phone than in the first reading. The report highlights procedural irregularities that could affect the legislative outcome.
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A large Israeli flag was torn this morning from an outpost memorial for soldiers killed on October 7, just weeks after it was dedicated on Independence Day in the presence of the regional council head. The vandalism follows a series of attacks on sovereignty symbols this week: a memorial corner for Golani soldier Yehuda Peretz was defaced, and Bedouin tribe graffiti was sprayed on the community's entrance sign, according to local reports.
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Former Knesset member Ram Shefa announced Wednesday he will run in the Democrats party primary for a spot on its Knesset list, according to the party announcement. He adds his name to a growing field of candidates ahead of the July 20 primary.
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An American news outlet reports that the emerging US-Iran agreement provides the basis for additional confrontations with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The assessment underscores ongoing skepticism about the deal's ability to reduce tensions with the IRGC, which has repeatedly vowed to resist the accord.
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The Kremlin spokesperson said Russia will always stand with Belarus against any threat, in response to a question about a possible Ukrainian attack on Belarus, according to journalist Asaf Rozentzweig (N12).
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Pro-Iranian sources claim the US cargo ship 'Ocean Glory' was spotted near Cyprus, allegedly carrying artillery ammunition and mortar shells destined for Israel. The report, from a single Iranian-linked channel, is unverified by independent sources.
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A North Korean soldier crossed the heavily fortified inter-Korean border and was taken into custody by South Korean forces, according to a report by the source "newssil" citing the South Korean military. The soldier is being held and questioned at the central front line; authorities assess the incident was a defection.
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IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi conveyed a firm warning to Iran, stating "This is going to happen," according to a report by a single Hebrew media outlet. The exact context of the statement — whether regarding inspection access, a nuclear-deal deadline, or potential escalation — has not been detailed.
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Former hostage Ilana Grichevsky, who was abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, 2023, confronted the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women at UN headquarters in New York on Tuesday, accusing her of omitting Hamas sexual violence from her reports. Grichevsky delivered a personal testimony of being sexually assaulted and abused by Hamas captors, saying she stands as "living proof" of the crimes the UN has refused to acknowledge.
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Hamas is re-establishing rocket-launch positions inside the Gaza Strip and preparing for the next confrontation with Israel, a source asserts. The claim comes amid ongoing IDF operations to degrade Hamas's military capabilities, and was not elaborated with specific locations or timelines.
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A single-sentence editorial observation from The Zioneer's desk argues that European Union officials meeting Taliban delegates in Brussels misunderstand the power dynamic, with the Taliban effectively hosting the talks rather than being hosted as supplicants. The remark reflects a critical take on the diplomatic optics of the rare engagement.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a sharp attack on the justice system as he concluded his testimony Wednesday, calling a decade of legal proceedings a 'vile, false, malicious' attempt not only to harm his individual rights but the public's right to choose, according to N12.
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A single security-affiliated the source reports an airstrike in western Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, with casualties. No details on the target, the number or affiliation of those hit, or the responsible party are yet available.
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A well-known Israeli commentator praised the two new episodes of the TV series Fauda, which portray the October 7, 2023 attacks, calling them vital for Israel's public diplomacy. The post described the episodes as deeply moving and realistic.
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The Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron will largely close to the public for several weeks due to renovation and roofing work on the prayer plaza, according to a notice shared by the site. The restriction is expected to last until approximately the month of Elul, leaving some visitors disappointed after traveling long distances.
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Energy Minister and cabinet member Eli Cohen said Wednesday that Israel should reject any US dictate to withdraw from southern Lebanon, stating that the security zone must be maintained to protect northern residents. Cohen spoke at the MUNI EXPO 2026 local government conference.
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A report describes Ashura commemorations in central London as continuing and intensifying, with the Muslim mayor reportedly allowing the event to block traffic and persist. The same source criticizes the situation in New York, claiming the Democratic Party has abandoned Black and Hispanic voters in favor of Muslim and progressive blocs.