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Israel Navy officials visit US in celebration of 250 years of American independence

An Israel Navy delegation led by deputy chief R.-Adm. Guy Levy met with US and global naval leaders to promote maritime security and strengthen professional ties.

Church of England promotes document accusing Israel of genocide

The contested text describes Israel’s military campaign in Gaza following the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attack as a “genocide” and states that Israel is a “colonial enterprise built on racism.”

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Trump: MoU with Iran was a ‘test’ Tehran failed

To the Iranian regime, “deals are made to be broken,” said the U.S. president.

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Sixth round of Israel-Lebanon talks begins in Rome, with focus on IDF pullout ‘pilot’

Lebanon wants immediate movement on plans agreed to last month for its army to take control of designated zones, while Jerusalem still has misgivings

Latest wave of US strikes targets Iran’s coastal defenses, missile and drone sites

U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a third consecutive night of strikes against the Islamic Republic.

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UN official says Hamas obstructing Gaza aid: ‘Dangerous pattern of intimidation, violence’

Special coordinator says armed Hamas-linked operatives raided food distribution point and WFP depot, assaulted 2 truck drivers; police scrap charges for Israeli right-wing activist who blocked aid trucks

Hamas documents reveal: Sinwar expected Israel to use nuclear weapons in response to October 7

Despite concern that Israel using nuclear weapons in response to an invasion was a real risk, Sinwar "did not abandon his messianic vision and emphasized that it would be a 'battle of life or death."

Leiter: Israel-Lebanon talks hinge on dismantling Hezbollah

This week’s meetings will test a U.S.-brokered plan for IDF pullbacks and Lebanese army “pilot zones” tied to removing the threat from the Iranian proxy.

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A U.S. sailor, assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black, directs an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter,

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US military strikes dozens of targets across Iran in latest round of attacks

For the first time, one-way attack sea drones took part in the operation, according to CENTCOM.

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As Iran fades, Turkey emerges as Israel’s biggest strategic threat

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Netanyahu’s campaign against selling F-35s to Ankara reflects a growing conviction in Jerusalem that Turkey is shaping up to be Israel’s principal long-term challenge.

Morocco soccer fans chant antisemitic, homophobic slogan in The Hague after World Cup loss

A group of fans of the Moroccan soccer team chanted an antisemitic and homophobic slogan in the Netherlands, while a London police officer was injured in rioting following the team’s elimination from the FIFA World Cup at the hands of France on Thursday night.

Israel reportedly warned US that Iran devised a new plot to assassinate Trump

WSJ says Israeli intelligence indicated new plan in development; US officials tell Channel 12 warning was more general, appeared to be attempt to smooth ties between Trump, Netanyahu.

Huckabee unveils memorial plaque on olive tree for Bibas family

The U.S. ambassador joined bereaved families at a northern Israeli olive grove where supporters around the world plant roots in Israel by adopting trees.

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IDF destroys Hezbollah tunnels, uncovers weapons caches in Southern Lebanon

Troops operating near Majdal Zoun found tunnel routes, launch shafts and arms stockpiles intended for attacks on Israel.

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Antisemitism has entered the age of AI, researchers say

HAIFA, Israel —From AI and social media to Wikipedia and legacy newsrooms, the final day of “Contemporary Antisemitism 2026” turned to a new frontier in the fight against antisemitism: the digital systems that increasingly shape what people see, believe and what machines learn.

Erdogan derides Israeli and Greek concerns over potential US sale of F-35s to Turkey

Turkish leader says opposition from leaders of Israel and Greece ‘has no place in my world,’ as Ankara accuses Jerusalem of ‘disinformation campaign’

Iran fires 10 missiles at Jordan after US strikes reported near Bushehr nuclear plant

Tehran accuses US of targeting nuclear power plant perimeter; Iran also launches drones and missiles at Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar

Maryland man gets 15 years for trying to join ISIS, kill Jews

“Undoubtedly, lives were saved because law enforcement thwarted Teekaye’s plan to join ISIS and murder Americans,” stated Jimmy Paul, of the FBI.

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Huckabee: ‘Clear’ to Trump that Iranians are not serious about peace

The U.S. envoy said the American president has given Tehran “more than adequate opportunities” to negotiate, but warned the regime is not acting “like civilized people.”

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IDF reservists kill Hezbollah terrorist during clash in Southern Lebanon

Israeli reserve forces killed a Hezbollah terrorist during a clash in Southern Lebanon on Tuesday, according to the Israel Defense Forces.

The troops, operating under the command of the 91st Division in the Bint Jbeil area, were searching a building when the terrorist opened fire at them.