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Times of Israel

After US rescues airmen in Iran, commando opens up about IDF's own daring extractions

Reservist combat medic in vaunted chopper rescue unit 669, who chronicled his service in two books, describes rapid-response missions, battlefield chaos and mental toll behind life-saving operations The post After US rescues airmen in Iran, commando opens up about IDF's own daring extractions appeared ...

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Times of Israel

After US rescues airmen in Iran, commando opens up about IDF's own daring extractions

Times of Israel

Moran Zaga: The Gulf states react to humiliation by Iran

Wealthy countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar sought stability by diplomacy with Tehran. But they were hit hard by Iran, forcing them to reassess how they face their biggest threat The post Moran Zaga: The Gulf states react to humiliation by Iran appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Times of Israel

Moran Zaga: The Gulf states react to humiliation by Iran

Times of Israel

A week into Iran ceasefire, Israelis try to snap back as expected, but fear return to war

Sent back to work as usual after weeks in bomb shelters, locals see their resilience tested amid questions about the conflict's success and a seemingly inevitable resumption of hostilities The post A week into Iran ceasefire, Israelis try to snap back as expected, but fear return to war appeared first ...

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Times of Israel

A week into Iran ceasefire, Israelis try to snap back as expected, but fear return to war

Times of Israel

Reeling from war after synagogue wrecked, Iran's Jews staying loyal to regime

Tehran synagogue said holding event Friday in honor of slain Iranians, as homes of some in small community suffer damage during weeks of US-Israeli strikes; Torah scrolls unharmed The post Reeling from war after synagogue wrecked, Iran's Jews staying loyal to regime appeared first on The Times of ...

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Times of Israel

Reeling from war after synagogue wrecked, Iran's Jews staying loyal to regime

Jerusalem Post

IMF warns of potential global recession if Iran war worsens in latest economic outlook report

The report notes that the worst-case "severe scenario," which assumes an extended conflict and high oil prices, would lead the world into another recession.

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Jerusalem Post

IMF warns of potential global recession if Iran war worsens in latest economic outlook report

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

Haaretz

Iran: Hormuz Strait 'completely open' for cease-fire period after Lebanon truce

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Haaretz

Iran: Hormuz Strait 'completely open' for cease-fire period after Lebanon truce

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US Military: 'Locked and Loaded' to Strike Iran's Power Plants, Energy Industry if Ordered

The US naval blockade of Iran is just an example of "polite" behavior during the ongoing ceasefire and US forces...

18 hours ago

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US Military: 'Locked and Loaded' to Strike Iran's Power Plants, Energy Industry if Ordered

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A View From Inside Iran: Silencing a Generation &8212; Voices Lost to the Gallows

“Don’t tell Mom.” It is a sentence that has echoed through Iran’s prisons for decades. A sentence carried through monitored...

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A View From Inside Iran: Silencing a Generation &8212; Voices Lost to the Gallows

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 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 of ...

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

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

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

Jerusalem Post

Lebanese civilians force past barriers to reach southern Lebanon despite IDF warnings

According to videos circulating on social media, the civilians who fled north at the start of Israel's war with Hezbollah are trying to make their way back south via the Litani's central bridge.

6 hours ago

Lebanese civilians force past barriers to reach southern Lebanon despite IDF warnings

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.

5 hours ago

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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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.

16 hours ago

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

Haaretz

'Betrayal': Israeli opposition, local leaders slam U.S.-brokered cease-fire in Lebanon

Politicians and northern Israeli residents rejected the 10-day Israel-Lebanon cease-fire Trump announced on Thursday, with one council head saying, 'We oppose any cease-fire that doesn't include Hezbollah's complete disarmament'

15 hours ago

'Betrayal': Israeli opposition, local leaders slam U.S.-brokered cease-fire in Lebanon

Times of Israel

As ceasefire holds, displaced Lebanese trickle home to find out what remains

Cars line up to cross destroyed Qasmiyeh Bridge over Litani River after Lebanese army bulldozes new path: 'If the situation allows, we will stay and we will not leave our land again' The post As ceasefire holds, displaced Lebanese trickle home to find out what remains appeared first on The Times of ...

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As ceasefire holds, displaced Lebanese trickle home to find out what remains

Jerusalem Post

London police investigate reported hazardous materials incident near Israeli embassy

Police confirmed that the embassy has not been attacked and they are carrying out "urgent inquiries."

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London police investigate reported hazardous materials incident near Israeli embassy

Jerusalem Post

Israeli scientists successfully germinate rare Swamp Orchid in conservation breakthrough

New, flourishing plants are being placed in pots in preparation for eventual growth and the planting of strong, older orchids back in their natural habitat.

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Israeli scientists successfully germinate rare Swamp Orchid in conservation breakthrough

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

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Israeli Government Report Ranks World's 10 Most Influential Antisemites

Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism published this week its official ranking of the 10 most influential antisemitic...

18 hours ago

Israeli Government Report Ranks World's 10 Most Influential Antisemites

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

Times of Israel

Polls find PM's bloc far from majority, but most say Zionist opposition also falls short

ToI poll: Eisenkot-Bennett-Lapid merger yields biggest party, but doesn't alter bloc sizes; Channel 12 poll: Even coalition voters say not enough done to help those hurt financially by war The post Polls find PM's bloc far from majority, but most say Zionist opposition also falls short appeared first ...

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Polls find PM's bloc far from majority, but most say Zionist opposition also falls short

Jerusalem Post

Netanyahu's coalition struggles to close gap against opposition for third week - poll

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Netanyahu's coalition struggles to close gap against opposition for third week - poll

Haaretz

Israel's opposition suffers from 'Budapest Syndrome' with too many Magyars

Naftali Bennett may be encouraged by the victory of a right-wing candidate in Hungary, but he has a problem with his opposition partners. Research is showing that Netanyahu's most loyal voters are leaving Likud. And, what's the hottest name to appear on a party slate for the next Knesset election

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Israel's opposition suffers from 'Budapest Syndrome' with too many Magyars