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Times of Israel

Judge lifts gag order on names of brothers charged last month in Iran spy case

Meir and Yosef Nahum named in case after Supreme Court lifts gag order; brothers knowingly gave Iranian agents AI-generated fake army information in exchange for over $32,000 The post Judge lifts gag order on names of brothers charged last month in Iran spy case appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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Times of Israel

Judge lifts gag order on names of brothers charged last month in Iran spy case

Times of Israel

Iran war cost about NIS 35 billion in budgetary expenses, Finance Ministry says

During the 40-day campaign, Israel incurred an estimated NIS 22 billion in defense costs, according to an initial estimate The post Iran war cost about NIS 35 billion in budgetary expenses, Finance Ministry says appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Times of Israel

Iran war cost about NIS 35 billion in budgetary expenses, Finance Ministry says

Jerusalem Post

US arrests Iranian family tied to 1979 Iran hostage crisis at US embassy

Seyed Eissa Hashemi is the son of Masoumeh Ebtekar, the infamous spokeswoman for the Islamist militants who overran the US Embassy in Tehran during the 1979 hostage crisis.

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Jerusalem Post

US arrests Iranian family tied to 1979 Iran hostage crisis at US embassy

Jerusalem Post

Israel to mark Holocaust remembrance, but ceremonies disrupted by Iran war

Despite a pause in Iranian missile salvos against Israel and a relaxation of Home Front safety regulations, Yad Vashem on Sunday confirmed that there would still be no live ceremony.

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Jerusalem Post

Israel to mark Holocaust remembrance, but ceremonies disrupted by Iran war

Jerusalem Post

High Court releases names of Israeli brothers indicted for selling AI-generated info. to Iran

The two brothers were charged last month with transferring mostly false, AI-generated information to Iranians in exchange for tens of thousands of shekels.

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Jerusalem Post

High Court releases names of Israeli brothers indicted for selling AI-generated info. to Iran

Haaretz

Why Israelis are finding little reprieve from the Iran cease-fire

Most Israelis doubt the fragile truce will hold, leaving our fate to American negotiators with their own interests. If Israel's leaders want people to keep fighting, they must make Israel a place to live in, not just die for

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Haaretz

Why Israelis are finding little reprieve from the Iran cease-fire

Haaretz

Majority of Israelis oppose Iran cease-fire and expect war to resume, poll shows

61% of Israelis oppose the Iran cease-fire and 73% expect fighting to resume within a year, an INSS poll shows. It also found 69% support for continuing operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon

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Haaretz

Majority of Israelis oppose Iran cease-fire and expect war to resume, poll shows

Haaretz

The Iran war cost Israeli airlines millions. Summertime flyers will pick up the tab

While some airlines are planning to return to Tel Aviv soon, North American airlines have given up on the busy summer season – a move that is expected to lead to a surge in prices on flights ■ Israeli airlines, which have suffered huge losses since the start of the year, will make up some of the ...

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Haaretz

The Iran war cost Israeli airlines millions. Summertime flyers will pick up the tab

Haaretz

By negotiating with the U.S., Iran gained newfound legitimacy and an open window for diplomacy

Tehran's regime has emerged largely unchanged, and the mere fact that it is negotiating with Washington has granted it U.S. – and thus global – legitimacy. Iran views this legitimacy as its most important asset in the talks, and therefore seems unlikely to budge on uranium enrichment or its missile ...

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Haaretz

By negotiating with the U.S., Iran gained newfound legitimacy and an open window for diplomacy

algemeiner

Iran's Guards Will View Military Vessels Approaching Strait as Ceasefire Breach

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday that any military vessels attempting to approach the Strait of Hormuz will be considered...

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Iran's Guards Will View Military Vessels Approaching Strait as Ceasefire Breach

Times of Israel

Netanyahu's military secretary Roman Gofman approved to serve as next Mossad chief

Considered close to the PM, Gofman was controversially involved in use of a minor for an online influence campaign while a commander in IDF; 5-year term to start in June The post Netanyahu's military secretary Roman Gofman approved to serve as next Mossad chief appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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Netanyahu's military secretary Roman Gofman approved to serve as next Mossad chief

Jerusalem Post

Netanyahu backs Gofman as new Mossad chief, praises military record

Netanyahu praised Roman Gofman as bold and creative after appointing him Mossad chief, expressing confidence he will strengthen Israel’s security.

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Netanyahu backs Gofman as new Mossad chief, praises military record

Jerusalem Post

Ben-Gvir expands gun access to Caesarea, home of Sara and Yair Netanyahu

Among the newly included locations are Caesarea, where members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s family reside, as well as Arad, Rosh Pinna, and a series of communities in the Upper Galilee.

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Ben-Gvir expands gun access to Caesarea, home of Sara and Yair Netanyahu

Haaretz

Netanyahu coalition pushes judicial overhaul even during Knesset's spring break

Committee heads leading contentious bills set to overhaul Israel's media and judiciary systems are determined to pass their dedicated bills before the Knesset dissolves ahead of the election later this year. Three bills regulating military service are not on the agenda

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Netanyahu coalition pushes judicial overhaul even during Knesset's spring break

Haaretz

Police recommend closing case against Sara Netanyahu over witness harassment, without interrogation

The investigation was opened following the findings of a 2024 news probe, which revealed that the Prime Minister's wife asked Netanyahu's former chief of staff to harass a key witness in Case 1000, in which the Prime Minister stands accused of fraud and breach of trust

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Police recommend closing case against Sara Netanyahu over witness harassment, without interrogation

Haaretz

Netanyahu pick for Mossad chief approved despite alleged use of teenager in IDF operation

The teen was released only after a year and a half in custody over espionage charges, when it was revealed that he had been part of an IDF operation. Current Mossad head Barnea said that he sees Netanyahu's pick Gofman as 'someone who is abusing their power'

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Netanyahu pick for Mossad chief approved despite alleged use of teenager in IDF operation

Haaretz

Trailing in the polls, Netanyahu launches another war: Restoring his image

Echoing Trump, Netanyahu promoted disputed war achievements in Iran while blaming media bias and touting gains against Hezbollah, as polls show him trailing ahead of elections, and his credibility under strain

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Trailing in the polls, Netanyahu launches another war: Restoring his image

Haaretz

Netanyahu coalition figures publicly back Viktor Orbán ahead of Hungary vote

Israeli politicians praised Orban for his support of Israel and tough stance on antisemitism. The election tests the future of Hungary's far-right populism and holds significant implications for Israel's diplomatic standing in Europe

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Netanyahu coalition figures publicly back Viktor Orbán ahead of Hungary vote

Haaretz

Netanyahu corruption trial testimony delayed due to 'security and political reasons'

The prosecution agreed to Netanyahu's request, taking into account 'security and political reasons' in the region and 'having no other choice.' Judges instructed Netanyahu's defense to submit a separate request to cancel the PM's testimony next week

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Netanyahu corruption trial testimony delayed due to 'security and political reasons'

Haaretz

Turkey calls Netanyahu 'Hitler of our time' in spat over Erdogan remarks

Turkey's foreign ministry escalated a diplomatic clash with Israel after Benjamin Netanyahu accused President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of ties to Iran and of killing Kurdish civilians, as the exchange unfolded alongside Turkish legal proceedings against 35 Israelis over the 2025 Gaza flotilla interception

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Turkey calls Netanyahu 'Hitler of our time' in spat over Erdogan remarks

Times of Israel

New Gaza aid flotilla sets sail from Spain, trying again to break Israeli blockade

Leaving Barcelona, Global Sumud Flotilla says it 'aims to open a humanitarian corridor' to the Strip; last several attempts have all been intercepted by Israel The post New Gaza aid flotilla sets sail from Spain, trying again to break Israeli blockade appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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New Gaza aid flotilla sets sail from Spain, trying again to break Israeli blockade

Haaretz

How Israel's right erodes democratic oversight to reshape the Israeli military

The 'People's Army' model is meant to serve the citizens of Israel – by the people, for the people. But this basic principle is being steadily worn down ever since October 2023

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How Israel's right erodes democratic oversight to reshape the Israeli military

Haaretz

Israeli strike kills infant girl in south Lebanon during her father's funeral

Many in Lebanon hoped the U.S.-Iran cease-fire would also apply to their front with Israel. Instead, they got one of the deadliest days in Lebanon's history, with 350 dead. Hezbollah initiated the war on March 2 – but Israel has since escalated its campaign in the country, killing more than 2,000 people

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Israeli strike kills infant girl in south Lebanon during her father's funeral

Haaretz

After expelling 120 families, Israeli settlers turn stream into holiday attraction

Hundreds of vehicles parked at the entrance to Ein al-Auja during Passover week left no doubt: the nature reserve next to the abandoned homes of residents who fled in terror has become one of the hottest destinations in settler tourism

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After expelling 120 families, Israeli settlers turn stream into holiday attraction

algemeiner

Gaza Aid Flotilla Aims to Break Israeli Blockade

A second flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza was due to set sail on Sunday from the Spanish...

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Gaza Aid Flotilla Aims to Break Israeli Blockade

Times of Israel

Shin Bet chief reportedly tells court PM can't testify at trial over danger to life

Zini said to claim Iranian agents may take advantage of Netanyahu's testimony to harm him; watchdog notes previous Shin Bet head refused PM's request to make such a submission The post Shin Bet chief reportedly tells court PM can't testify at trial over danger to life appeared first on The Times of ...

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Shin Bet chief reportedly tells court PM can't testify at trial over danger to life

algemeiner

Middle East War to Cut Growth, Deliver Cascading Impact, World Bank Chief Says

The war in the Middle East will have a cascading impact on the global economy, even if a ceasefire announced...

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Middle East War to Cut Growth, Deliver Cascading Impact, World Bank Chief Says

Jerusalem Post

Erdogan threatens military action against Israel, MK calls him a 'megalomaniacal dictator'

Turkey could take military action against Israel if necessary, Erdogan warns, drawing comparisons to past interventions in Karabakh and Libya.

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Erdogan threatens military action against Israel, MK calls him a 'megalomaniacal dictator'

Jerusalem Post

Approximately 120 Holocaust survivors made aliyah during Gaza war, but numbers dropping

According to the Aliyah Ministry, the decrease in immigration of Holocaust survivors is due to the increasing difficulty in moving to the country at an advanced age.

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Approximately 120 Holocaust survivors made aliyah during Gaza war, but numbers dropping

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Iran Rejected US Demand to Stop Funding Proxies, and Halt Uranium Enrichment During Talks

i24 News – Iran has rejected core US demands in recent negotiations, including an end to uranium enrichment, the dismantling...

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Iran Rejected US Demand to Stop Funding Proxies, and Halt Uranium Enrichment During Talks