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Times of Israel

After Lebanon truce, Iran says Hormuz 'completely open'; US maintains naval blockade

Trump hails move but keeps naval blockade on strait, says mine-clearing operations underway; oil prices tumble, as shipping firms, US Navy and EU warn situation remains unstable The post After Lebanon truce, Iran says Hormuz 'completely open'; US maintains naval blockade appeared first on The Times ...

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Times of Israel

After Lebanon truce, Iran says Hormuz 'completely open'; US maintains naval blockade

Times of Israel

IDF on high alert amid fragile, temporary ceasefires in Iran and Lebanon

Military ready to return to fighting with force on both fronts; officials assess Iran will quickly start to rebuild capabilities, despite estimated $100 billion in damages The post IDF on high alert amid fragile, temporary ceasefires in Iran and Lebanon appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Times of Israel

IDF on high alert amid fragile, temporary ceasefires in Iran and Lebanon

Times of Israel

No rockets but no relief: Nahariya residents see no end to war despite Lebanon ceasefire

After six weeks of relentless Hezbollah attacks, residents of northern Israeli city feel bewildered and betrayed by the government's seemingly sudden decision to stop fighting The post No rockets but no relief: Nahariya residents see no end to war despite Lebanon ceasefire appeared first on The Times ...

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Times of Israel

No rockets but no relief: Nahariya residents see no end to war despite Lebanon ceasefire

Jerusalem Post

IDF to continue to attack Hezbollah in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

The military views the Litani River as the new indefinite security line in case Lebanon can't guarantee Hezbollah's disarmament.

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Jerusalem Post

IDF to continue to attack Hezbollah in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire

Jerusalem Post

IDF uses Ro'em self-propelled howitzer artillery for first time in southern Lebanon

The firing was declared an operational success and even served as a basis for developing new artillery fire responses while fighting, the military wrote in a press release.

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Jerusalem Post

IDF uses Ro'em self-propelled howitzer artillery for first time in southern Lebanon

Jerusalem Post

US releases details of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, Israel preserves right to self-defense

Both countries also recognize that Hezbollah’s activity “must be curtailed,” as Lebanon’s security forces are the only ones authorized to bear arms.

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Jerusalem Post

US releases details of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, Israel preserves right to self-defense

Jerusalem Post

Behind the scenes of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: Why did Netanyahu, Aoun agree to 10-day truce?

During a security cabinet meeting, Netanyahu was asked what led to the sudden change and Israel’s decision to agree to a ceasefire. “It's a Trump request,” he answered.

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Jerusalem Post

Behind the scenes of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire: Why did Netanyahu, Aoun agree to 10-day truce?

Jerusalem Post

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire opens a window - but Hezbollah still holds the door

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: The breakthrough in Israel-Lebanon talks is that both sides now agree that Hezbollah is the problem, but whether Lebanon can do anything about it is a different question

7 hours ago

Jerusalem Post

Israel-Lebanon ceasefire opens a window - but Hezbollah still holds the door

Haaretz

A 'security zone' won't restore quiet for Israelis on the Lebanon border

The people of the north don't want to repeat the 18-year mistake of the last security zone. The prevailing view says 'kill and occupy,' but that's a product of fear and pain

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Haaretz

A 'security zone' won't restore quiet for Israelis on the Lebanon border

Haaretz

Lebanon has become a strategic front for Iran's proxy policy and Israeli expectations

The cease-fire could bolster the authority of the Lebanese government, jumpstart diplomacy with Israel and strip Iran of a significant bargaining chip in negotiations with the U.S. But it's vital that Israeli recognize the limitations on Beirut's ability to disarm Hezbollah

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Haaretz

Lebanon has become a strategic front for Iran's proxy policy and Israeli expectations

Times of Israel

Oil prices drop more than 10% and US stocks soar after Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz

Iranian announcement came after Israeli ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon; Trump welcomes the move but says US naval blockade to remain in place until a deal is reached The post Oil prices drop more than 10% and US stocks soar after Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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Oil prices drop more than 10% and US stocks soar after Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz

Times of Israel

In turnaround, Energy Ministry calls to relocate, not close, Haifa's Iran-targeted Bazan oil refinery

Ministry says 30 months of war underline need for continuing local production of petroleum products rather than dependence on imports, world supply chains The post In turnaround, Energy Ministry calls to relocate, not close, Haifa's Iran-targeted Bazan oil refinery appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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In turnaround, Energy Ministry calls to relocate, not close, Haifa's Iran-targeted Bazan oil refinery

Times of Israel

Israelis upset by Iran ceasefire, pessimistic about war's outcome, poll shows

In days after start of truce, most picked either despair, anger, or confusion as a dominant emotion, and didn't believe claims that Iran is now very weak after bombing campaign The post Israelis upset by Iran ceasefire, pessimistic about war's outcome, poll shows appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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Israelis upset by Iran ceasefire, pessimistic about war's outcome, poll shows

Times of Israel

Iran negotiators were escorted home from talks by Pakistani air force, fearing Israeli hit

Sources say Iranian delegation expressed concern Israel might assassinate them, but regional diplomat says Islamabad insisted on escort after 'hypothetical' threat was raised The post Iran negotiators were escorted home from talks by Pakistani air force, fearing Israeli hit appeared first on The Times ...

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Iran negotiators were escorted home from talks by Pakistani air force, fearing Israeli hit

Jerusalem Post

021kid: Bringing Iran's revolution to the London drill scene

IRAN AFFAIRS: From Tehran’s underground to London’s drill scene, 021kid is using UK music to show the world Iran’s revolution.

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021kid: Bringing Iran's revolution to the London drill scene

Jerusalem Post

Without Chinese help, it will take years for Iran to have thousands of missiles

Iran lost hundreds of billions, which could destabilize vulnerable Mojtaba Khamenei; 60% uranium to be removed in US deal.

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Without Chinese help, it will take years for Iran to have thousands of missiles

Jerusalem Post

IDF expects Hamas to enter disarmament process soon

The announcement was aspirational in that Hamas has not yet done so, and no one can really know whether the Gazan terror group will follow through.

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IDF expects Hamas to enter disarmament process soon

Haaretz

'I felt I was a monster': IDF soldiers talk about the 'moral injury' – and the silence

Some of them killed civilians in Gaza; others just looked on, or witnessed abuse and cover-ups in the name of revenge. Now they're trying to cope with something a bit different than PTSD

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'I felt I was a monster': IDF soldiers talk about the 'moral injury' – and the silence

Haaretz

IDF drone strike kills one in south Lebanon on first day of truce, medics say

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IDF drone strike kills one in south Lebanon on first day of truce, medics say

Times of Israel

Two Israeli films to premiere at Tribeca in June

'The Future to Come' from award-winning director Ruthy Pribar and 'Moishe Badhan' from Gidi Dar and Shuli Rand will open at the New York festival The post Two Israeli films to premiere at Tribeca in June appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Two Israeli films to premiere at Tribeca in June

Haaretz

Israeli strikes kill average of 47 women and girls daily during Gaza war, UN says

The agency expressed concern that the killing of women and girls has continued since an October ceasefire. More ⁠than 750 Palestinians have been killed since then, according to local medics

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Israeli strikes kill average of 47 women and girls daily during Gaza war, UN says

Haaretz

Israeli president Herzog teams up with right-wing publisher on new book

Officials in the President's Residence were concerned that selecting the publisher Sela Meir would provoke backlash. Sela Meir has released books by judicial overhaul architect Simcha Rothman, Netanyahu and founder of the far-right group Im Tirtzu

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Israeli president Herzog teams up with right-wing publisher on new book

algemeiner

UK Police Investigate Security Incident Near London's Israeli Embassy

British police said on Friday they were investigating a security incident near the Israeli embassy in London after a group...

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UK Police Investigate Security Incident Near London's Israeli Embassy

Times of Israel

UK police search near Israel's London Embassy after threat of drone attack with 'dangerous substances'

Officers in protective gear search surrounding area after terror group posts video claiming attack; police say no evidence of strike, no danger to public; MFA: All staff are safe The post UK police search near Israel's London Embassy after threat of drone attack with 'dangerous substances' appeared ...

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UK police search near Israel's London Embassy after threat of drone attack with 'dangerous substances'