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Times of Israel

Daily Briefing Apr. 28 – Untangling the Iran-Russia-Hezbollah web

Mideast expert Ksenia Svetlova gives deep context for the Tehran-Moscow relationship and assesses that Gulf countries are at a crossroads as they plan for a potential nuclear Iran The post Daily Briefing Apr. 28 – Untangling the Iran-Russia-Hezbollah web appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Daily Briefing Apr. 28 – Untangling the Iran-Russia-Hezbollah web

Jerusalem Post

Iran war begins to hit China’s economy as costs surge

The war in Iran is weighing on China’s economy, with car sales plunging, toy factories shutting down, and thousands of workers taking to the streets following a surge in plastic and energy prices.

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Jerusalem Post

Iran war begins to hit China’s economy as costs surge

Jerusalem Post

Araghchi visit highlights Iran-Russia coordination during US-Iran conflict tensions - analysis

Iran turns to Moscow as its foreign minister meets Putin, underscoring efforts to secure backing amid stalled US talks and growing uncertainty over the Iran-Israel conflict dynamics.

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Jerusalem Post

Araghchi visit highlights Iran-Russia coordination during US-Iran conflict tensions - analysis

Jerusalem Post

Iran clashes with US, UAE, over position in UN nuclear non-proliferation conference

The US Representative to the UN made clear that the US objected to Iran’s nomination, calling it an “affront to the Non-Proliferation Treaty itself.”

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Jerusalem Post

Iran clashes with US, UAE, over position in UN nuclear non-proliferation conference

Haaretz

Iran war disruptions to global gas market to linger for years, report shows

According to the report, the war is expected to result in a loss of 120 billion cubic meters of natural gas by the end of the decade. Israel is one of the countries that has not been directly harmed by the closing of the Strait of Hormuz, due to its domestic supply

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Haaretz

Iran war disruptions to global gas market to linger for years, report shows

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Mediators Still Seek to Bridge US, Iran Gaps Despite No Face-to-Face Talks

Work has not halted to bridge gaps between the United States and Iran, sources from mediator Pakistan said, despite the absence of face-to-face diplomacy after President Donald Trump...

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Mediators Still Seek to Bridge US, Iran Gaps Despite No Face-to-Face Talks

Times of Israel

Venice Biennale judges won't consider Israel due to Netanyahu's ICC arrest warrant

Artist and sculptor Belu-Simion Fainaru, representing Israel, says he believes 'art thrives on openness'; Foreign Ministry: 'Spectacle of false, anti-Israeli political indoctrination' The post Venice Biennale judges won't consider Israel due to Netanyahu's ICC arrest warrant appeared first on The ...

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Venice Biennale judges won't consider Israel due to Netanyahu's ICC arrest warrant

Times of Israel

Biden's deputy secretary of state: Netanyahu helped 'create a genocide in Gaza'

Veteran Jewish diplomat Wendy Sherman says US also responsible for what unfolded in the Strip, then clarifies that she can't make legal analysis whether genocide 'literally' occurred The post Biden's deputy secretary of state: Netanyahu helped 'create a genocide in Gaza' appeared first on The Times ...

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Biden's deputy secretary of state: Netanyahu helped 'create a genocide in Gaza'

Jerusalem Post

Netanyahu criminal trial returns after two months, testimony hearing cut short

Questioning continued by prosecutor Yehudit Tirosh on Case 4000, the Bezeq-Walla affair, where Netanyahu is accused of advancing regulatory decisions that benefited Shaul Elovitch.

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Netanyahu criminal trial returns after two months, testimony hearing cut short

Haaretz

Report: Lebanon's president seeks to avoid speaking to Netanyahu in White House

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Report: Lebanon's president seeks to avoid speaking to Netanyahu in White House

Haaretz

First polls after Bennett-Lapid merger show no majority for anti-Netanyahu bloc without Arab parties

Surveys by Israel's three main news outlets put the bloc aiming to oust the prime minister at 60, 58 and 52 seats, as former-PM Bennett emphasizes that the alliance will rely exclusively on 'Zionist' parties

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First polls after Bennett-Lapid merger show no majority for anti-Netanyahu bloc without Arab parties

Haaretz

Israel's top court extends deadline for Netanyahu gov't to form Oct. 7 probe

Justices called the current situation 'unacceptable,' giving the government a July 1 deadline to present a framework for a proper investigation into the October 7, 2023 attacks amid reluctance to intervene ahead of Israel's general elections, slated for October 2026

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Israel's top court extends deadline for Netanyahu gov't to form Oct. 7 probe

Haaretz

Netanyahu limits mass pilgrimage in northern Israel, citing fragile Hezbollah cease-fire

Netanyahu's statement comes a week before the annual Mount Meron celebrations near the Lebanese border. The statement cites concerns over a potential 'mass casualty event because of the fragility of the cease-fire with Lebanon'

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Netanyahu limits mass pilgrimage in northern Israel, citing fragile Hezbollah cease-fire

Times of Israel

Ex-Mossad chief: Settler violence an existential threat, curbing it could spark civil war

Tamir Pardo tours Palestinian West Bank villages that suffered attacks; says violence reminds him of Holocaust, failure to stop it could lead to another Oct. 7 The post Ex-Mossad chief: Settler violence an existential threat, curbing it could spark civil war appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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Ex-Mossad chief: Settler violence an existential threat, curbing it could spark civil war

Times of Israel

Outgoing Mossad chief reportedly says Qatargate affair didn't seem to harm state security

David Barnea said to stress that his comments, which contradict position of ex-Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, don't touch on potential corruption allegations against Netanyahu's aides The post Outgoing Mossad chief reportedly says Qatargate affair didn't seem to harm state security appeared first on The ...

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Outgoing Mossad chief reportedly says Qatargate affair didn't seem to harm state security

Jerusalem Post

Mossad reached 'heart of enemies' secrets' in groundbreaking operations, chief Barnea reveals

Mossad Director David Barnea praised groundbreaking operations in target countries and highlighted the success of operations against Iran and Hezbollah during a citation ceremony.

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Mossad reached 'heart of enemies' secrets' in groundbreaking operations, chief Barnea reveals

Haaretz

IDF chief rebukes commanders over looting, misconduct, vows to 'reset the army'

In a speech delivered to senior officers, the chief of staff focused on looting in Lebanon, which he described as 'a moral stain on the entire army,' the destruction of a statue of Jesus and soldiers wearing patches with political messages. He promised that he would enforce a series of measures to combat ...

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IDF chief rebukes commanders over looting, misconduct, vows to 'reset the army'

Haaretz

Shin Bet insiders say new chief's leadership creating deep rift, climate of fear

Sources in Israel's internal security service describe a widening rift between Shin Bet chief David Zini and top division and department heads, accusing him of inexperience, intolerance of opposing views and empowering a trusted deputy at the expense of senior leadership

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Shin Bet insiders say new chief's leadership creating deep rift, climate of fear

Times of Israel

IDF soldier severely wounded as Hezbollah drones target troops in southern Lebanon

Army fires interceptors at drones as ceasefire sees continued attacks on Israeli soldiers; IDF probing officer who let soldiers into combat zone to recite Kaddish The post IDF soldier severely wounded as Hezbollah drones target troops in southern Lebanon appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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IDF soldier severely wounded as Hezbollah drones target troops in southern Lebanon

Jerusalem Post

WATCH: IDF destroys over 1,000 Hezbollah terror sites in southern Lebanon, seizing weapons

The IDF dismantled more than 1,000 Hezbollah terror sites in southern Lebanon, uncovering a wide range of weapons the terror group planned to use to attack IDF soldiers.

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WATCH: IDF destroys over 1,000 Hezbollah terror sites in southern Lebanon, seizing weapons

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Hezbollah Embeds Terror Apparatus in Lebanon's Health System

Hezbollah is exploiting Lebanon's health-care system as a shielded pillar of its terrorist infrastructure, embedding its operatives within ambulances and...

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Hezbollah Embeds Terror Apparatus in Lebanon's Health System

Jerusalem Post

IDF to present findings of investigation into Israelis entering Bint Jbail's active warzone

An IDF investigation into four Israelis' entry into Bint Jbail during the ongoing conflict is set to be presented to Northern Command Chief Maj.-Gen. Rafi Milo.

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IDF to present findings of investigation into Israelis entering Bint Jbail's active warzone

Haaretz

Two Israeli soldiers wounded, one seriously, in 'explosive' drone strike in southern Lebanon, IDF says

In a separate incident, the IDF said troops attempted to intercept a 'suspicious aerial target' while operating in southern Lebanon. In an interview, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio maintained Israel had 'a right to defend itself from an attack from Hezbollah elements'

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Two Israeli soldiers wounded, one seriously, in 'explosive' drone strike in southern Lebanon, IDF says

Jerusalem Post

The TV series, 'Unconditional,' has its Israeli premiere - review

The series co-creators are two of the biggest names in the Israeli television industry, Adam Bizanski (Magpie) and Dana Idisis (On the Spectrum), and it was written by Bizanski.

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The TV series, 'Unconditional,' has its Israeli premiere - review

Haaretz

Israeli Band's TikTok hit 'Self Aware' becomes a global streaming success

Temper City's debut track surges past 50 million Spotify streams – a rare scale for Israeli pop

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Israeli Band's TikTok hit 'Self Aware' becomes a global streaming success

Haaretz

For Israeli parents, family time shrinks as quality of life slips

In the OECD, Israelis toil the second most hours a week but receive very little public investment in their children, according to the Berl Katznelson Center's Family Policy Index. The war has only made it worse

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For Israeli parents, family time shrinks as quality of life slips

Haaretz

Eisenkot calls on Israeli opposition leaders to meet, excluding Arab parties

Omitting former party partner Benny Gantz and all Arab parties, the ex-IDF chief urged opposition leaders Bennett, Lapid, Lieberman and Golan to meet to coordinate efforts to 'ensure victory through Zionist and patriotic votes'

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Eisenkot calls on Israeli opposition leaders to meet, excluding Arab parties