Iran launched a second ballistic missile this evening toward the Strait of Hormuz, minutes after an initial launch from Kormān, according to sources. The missile is suspected to be an anti-ship weapon aimed at vessels involved in ship-to-ship oil transfers.
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Israeli political and security officials are preparing for the possibility that Iran may renew hostilities, possibly in the near term, according to a report Thursday by The Zioneer Intelligence Desk. A political source told Channel 14 that the Iranian regime feels cornered and sees renewed war as the only way out, and that the recent firing on Aqaba (adjacent to Eilat) was intended as a signal to Israel. Defense Minister Israel Katz held a security assessment with Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir and ensured a photo from the meeting was published. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a warning to Tehran, stating he is 'convinced in our ability to remove the threat once and for all and bring down the regime in Iran' and cautioned adversaries 'don't mess with us.'
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Iranian state-linked Tasnim News Agency reports loud explosions in Jordan as Iranian missiles crossed the night sky, citing unidentified sources. The report follows earlier Israeli and regional reports of an Iranian missile barrage targeting a US military installation in Jordan, with interceptions sighted over the Sea of Galilee. There is no official confirmation of casualties or damage.
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The planned visit of US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Ukraine, originally scheduled for September 5–6, is uncertain due to safety concerns following intensified Russian drone attacks, according to The Zioneer Intelligence Desk. Discussions are underway to reschedule the trip.
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Defense industry leaders warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday that a delay in the defense budget could force the closure of munitions production lines within a month, according to The Zioneer. The warning follows an earlier letter from industry chiefs to the PM regarding a 40 billion shekel shortfall.
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A senior US official said the United States is not aware of any fire on American military bases in Jordan at this stage, according to Barak Ravid (N12). The statement comes shortly after initial reports of Iranian missile interceptions in northern Jordan.
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A meeting between rabbis and President Donald Trump took place, during which the religious leaders requested US assistance for yeshiva students seeking to evade military conscription, The Zioneer reports.
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Gilad Erdan announced Friday evening that his newly formed Unity Party will not contest the upcoming Knesset elections, explaining that most Israelis want a clear decision on who will be prime minister rather than a broad coalition, and that the party's support does not guarantee passing the electoral threshold.
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In a new observation, The Zioneer notes that 300 US dollars are currently worth 669 million Iranian rials, reflecting the extreme devaluation of the currency. The message adds hyperbolically that one needs a wheelbarrow to buy bread at a grocery store.
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The IDF and Shin Bet announced Friday the elimination of Muhammad Mahmoud Marshed Al-Qadi, a Hamas Nukhba company commander, in a strike in the Khan Younis area two days ago. Al-Qadi led the infiltration of the Sufa outpost during the October 7 massacre and was involved in holding Israeli hostages in the Rafah area. According to Israeli military sources, he recently advanced terror plots against Israeli forces and civilians while systematically violating the ceasefire, and was actively training operatives and restoring Hamas capabilities.
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Asaf Rozentzweig (N12) noted Friday that the United States, France, the United Kingdom, and Germany advanced a similar IAEA resolution against Iran on June 12, 2025, one day before the start of the war in Iran.
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Additional footage of the drone strike on the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) headquarters in Kyiv on Friday shows visible damage at the building, according to a post reviewed by The Zioneer. The attack, which occurred in daylight and was carried out by a drone rather than a missile, underscores the deterioration of Kyiv's air defense capabilities, the report notes.
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Japanese media reported Friday that Chinese warships are advancing toward the coast of Taiwan, and that Japan's prime minister is considering launching a naval military response to the incursion, described as an attempt to seize new territory along the Taiwan-Japan maritime border. The reports have not been independently confirmed.
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Less than a month after his release from administrative detention following a prolonged hunger strike, Tal Yanon Dardik was indicted Friday for allegedly violating a court-ordered supervision restriction, The Zioneer reports. According to the indictment, Dardik failed to report twice daily to the Modi'in Illit police station for over three weeks. Police say he instead visited the Temple Mount and ignored the order, citing security sensitivity. Prosecutors indicated they may seek a prison sentence.
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U.S. Central Command commander Admiral Brad Cooper ordered an internal investigation of an American airstrike that Iran claims struck a wedding in southern Iran on Tuesday, according to Axios. The review aims to assess the strike's details and the Iranian allegation.
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A 33-year-old east Jerusalem resident who attempted to stab Border Police officers near Damascus Gate overnight Thursday was known to security forces and affiliated with both Hamas and Fatah, according to details released Friday. The suspect had a prior security record including throwing a firebomb at a bus and contact with a foreign agent. Border Police Commander said forces will 'charge at and neutralize' anyone who attempts to attack.
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The Energy Ministry announced Friday that Israel's water system has returned to full stability and reservoirs will be filled over the weekend. The ministry had previously reported on Thursday that the system was fully operational and the Sorek A desalination plant had resumed operations.