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Trump speaks with Saudi Crown Prince who expressed concern over broad Iran strike and sought to 'calm the situation'

President Donald Trump spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Crown Prince's request, according to Amichai Stein (i24NEWS). The Crown Prince expressed concern regarding a broad U.S. strike on Iran and sought to 'calm the situation'. The call follows an earlier report that the Crown Prince had requested an 'action plan' from Trump.

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Midan Bar, new Yisrael Beiteinu member, calls party mid-interview for Ra'am guidance — 'Let me get briefed'

Midan Bar, a new member of Avigdor Lieberman's Yisrael Beiteinu party, interrupted a media interview to call party headquarters for guidance on how to answer a question about potential partnership with the Arab party Ra'am, according to reports. Bar, a reserve lieutenant colonel in the Israeli Air Force, was reportedly heard saying 'Wait, let's stop so they can brief me on what to answer.'

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White House says Trump will not make further press appearances today

The White House announced that President Donald Trump will not make any further press appearances today, according to Israeli media reports. The move follows the closure of the White House press area and the cancellation of all public events earlier this afternoon.

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Former Fatah senior Dahlan: Kushner promised Israel would halt Gaza strikes as of Sunday

Former senior Fatah figure Mohammed Dahlan told Israeli news outlet Ynet that Jared Kushner assured him Israel would stop its strikes on Gaza starting Sunday morning. The claim follows a similar report overnight from The Times of Israel quoting a senior Palestinian official. No official Israeli confirmation has been published.

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Mordechai Ben David: 'They should have cut off his head instead' about Lieberman

In an interview on journalist Shlomi Zayants' podcast, prominent Hasidic singer Mordechai Ben David said that the late Rebbe of Ribnitz, who performed the brit milah (circumcision) of Avigdor Lieberman, 'should have cut off his head instead,' and expressed hope that Lieberman would return to religious observance.

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High Court to hear petition on Monday to annul UNRWA laws

The High Court of Justice will hold a hearing on Monday regarding petitions to annul the laws that severed ties with UNRWA, which passed the Knesset with a majority of 92 votes. According to a report, Israeli broadcasters are refusing to air the proceedings.

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Yoni Netanyahu Statue Unveiled at Entebbe Airport 50 Years After Rescue

A bronze statue of Lt. Col. Yonatan 'Yoni' Netanyahu was unveiled Saturday at Entebbe Airport's historic old terminal, on the site where the Israeli commander was killed leading the 1976 hostage rescue. Uganda's military chief, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, presided over the ceremony, praising Netanyahu's sacrifice and emphasizing the renewed security partnership between Uganda and Israel, according to The Zioneer.

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Syrian army deployed forces along Iraq border amid fears of Shiite militia invasion

Iraqi political sources say the Syrian army has deployed forces along the border with Iraq in recent hours, fearing an invasion of Shiite militias loyal to Iran. The deployment follows a warning Syria conveyed to Baghdad on Saturday night that any attack from Iraqi territory would draw a response.

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Trump: ICC sanctions designed to protect Netanyahu

President Trump stated that the sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court (ICC) are intended to protect Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The statement was reported late Saturday without further details on the timing or scope of the sanctions.

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Chananel Aviv: Israeli Telegram channels spreading fake alerts, aiding enemy

Security analyst Chananel Aviv warned Saturday night that Israeli Telegram channels are publishing false alerts and impact locations, providing free intelligence to the enemy. He called on channels to act responsibly and stop serving the adversary.

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Iraq preparing to respond to Iranian-backed militias, analyst assesses

According to Abu Salah, an analyst at The Zioneer's Arabic desk, the Iraqi military and security forces are preparing to respond if Iranian-backed militias 'raise their head.' The analyst notes this is the first time such an event is unclear, as the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) — numbering over 170,000 fighters — are both a full Iranian arm and part of the Iraqi army. The assessment highlights the difficulty in determining how and against whom the Iraqi army would act.

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Goldblatt: Few groups receive briefings from sources

Security and Middle East analyst Yair Goldblatt said on his channel that few groups are briefed by sources, and most are not briefed at all. The statement is a general assessment of the current intelligence landscape.

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Hillel Bitton Rosen: No Israeli Offensive Plan for Iran in Near Term, Readiness Maintained

Commentator and former military figure Hillel Bitton Rosen stated Saturday night that contrary to panic reports, he understands there is no Israeli offensive plan for Iran in the near term. He noted that readiness and alertness remain in place should Israel be attacked or if the Trump administration requests joint action.

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Report: Regional countries issue 'last warning' to Tehran's leaders

An unverified report claims that regional countries have delivered a 'last warning' to Tehran's leaders. The source did not name the countries or specify the warning's content. The claim has not been independently confirmed, and no further details have been reported.

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