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Times of Israel

Despite ceasefire, Iran claims refinery hit, launches wave of attacks against UAE, Kuwait

First two ships pass through Strait of Hormuz; Vance warns ceasefire is 'fragile,' tells Iran Trump 'not one to mess around;' IRGC says no trust in US promises, has 'finger on the trigger' The post Despite ceasefire, Iran claims refinery hit, launches wave of attacks against UAE, Kuwait appeared first ...

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Times of Israel

Despite ceasefire, Iran claims refinery hit, launches wave of attacks against UAE, Kuwait

Times of Israel

Netanyahu backs Iran truce; opposition blames him for worst-ever 'diplomatic disaster'

After Trump announces two-week ceasefire in exchange for Hormuz reopening, Lapid charges PM failed to secure Israel's vital demands, warns strategic damage will take years to repair The post Netanyahu backs Iran truce; opposition blames him for worst-ever 'diplomatic disaster' appeared first on The ...

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Times of Israel

Netanyahu backs Iran truce; opposition blames him for worst-ever 'diplomatic disaster'

Jerusalem Post

Gulf States welcome ceasefire deal between US, Israel, and Iran, demand end to all attacks

Even amid ongoing Iranian missile and rocket attacks against Gulf facilities, the states from the region welcomed the ceasefire, demanding an end to hostilities.

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Jerusalem Post

Gulf States welcome ceasefire deal between US, Israel, and Iran, demand end to all attacks

Jerusalem Post

'Victory for the US,' claims WH Press Secretary Leavitt, as world reacts to Iran ceasefire

"From the very beginning of Operation Epic Fury, President Trump estimated this would be a 4-6 week operation," Leavitt said. Countries like Pakistan, Australia, and Egypt welcomed the agreement.

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Jerusalem Post

'Victory for the US,' claims WH Press Secretary Leavitt, as world reacts to Iran ceasefire

Jerusalem Post

Israel weighs expanding Ben-Gurion flights after Iran ceasefire announcement

Arkia Israeli Airlines says it aims to resume its full flight schedule by May 3, but cautions that the current framework remains "influenced by the security situation."

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Jerusalem Post

Israel weighs expanding Ben-Gurion flights after Iran ceasefire announcement

Jerusalem Post

Global markets rally, oil drops below $100 after US-Iran ceasefire

The main oil barrel indexes show a 15% average fall, while most markets worldwide, especially Asian markets, are opening up during early trading hours.

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Jerusalem Post

Global markets rally, oil drops below $100 after US-Iran ceasefire

Jerusalem Post

Netanyahu confirms strikes on bridges, railways across Iran to thwart IRGC launcher capacity

The IDF said it had completed a wide-scale operation on Iran after reports that railways in Karaj and Qazvin, as well as bridges in Kashan and Tabriz-Zanjan, were destroyed.

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Jerusalem Post

Netanyahu confirms strikes on bridges, railways across Iran to thwart IRGC launcher capacity

Jerusalem Post

Ben-Gvir tours Temple Mount, urges expanded access for worshippers amid Iran war restrictions

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Temple Mount, calling for expanded worshipper access amid wartime restrictions, while criticizing the High Court's approval of larger protests.

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Jerusalem Post

Ben-Gvir tours Temple Mount, urges expanded access for worshippers amid Iran war restrictions

Haaretz

'Netanyahu failed': Israeli opposition leaders say Iran cease-fire 'a disaster'

From Netanyahu's left, Yair Lapid said the PM had 'failed diplomatically and strategically,' while Yair Golan said Israel's war objectives had not been achieved. From the far right, a Ben-Gvir MK wrote of Trump: 'Donald, you came out a duck!'

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Haaretz

'Netanyahu failed': Israeli opposition leaders say Iran cease-fire 'a disaster'

Haaretz

Lacking shelters amid Iran war, Tel Aviv's residents cling to the city at all cost

While Tel Aviv has some of Israel's highest rents, most apartments lack a safe room or even a building shelter. Yet a consensus prevails that nowhere else in the country is preferable, even after repeated Iranian missile bombardments

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Haaretz

Lacking shelters amid Iran war, Tel Aviv's residents cling to the city at all cost

Jerusalem Post

IDF carries out 'largest coorinatd strike' in Lebanon amid uncertainty over ceasefire scope

Hezbollah official says that if Israel does not adhere to the ceasefire, no party will feel bound to uphold it, after IDF confirms continued military campaign against terror group in southern Lebanon

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IDF carries out 'largest coorinatd strike' in Lebanon amid uncertainty over ceasefire scope

Jerusalem Post

'Political disaster': Israeli leaders lash out over ceasefire, split on who’s to blame

"It will take us years to repair the political and strategic damage that Netanyahu created," Lapid claimed, while Otzma Yehudit MK Zvika Fogel blames Trump for "wimping out."

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'Political disaster': Israeli leaders lash out over ceasefire, split on who’s to blame

Jerusalem Post

Netanyahu refutes Pakistan PM's claims of Lebanese inclusion in ceasefire deal

Iran had demanded in its initial 10-point proposal for Israel to halt its strikes on Hezbollah in Lebanon, leading to speculation of the terror group's inclusion in the deal.

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Netanyahu refutes Pakistan PM's claims of Lebanese inclusion in ceasefire deal

Times of Israel

Turkey detains 10 suspects over Istanbul gun attack outside Israeli consulate

Turkish media reports that the detained include two attackers who were wounded in the assault and are being questioned in hospital The post Turkey detains 10 suspects over Istanbul gun attack outside Israeli consulate appeared first on The Times of Israel.

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Turkey detains 10 suspects over Istanbul gun attack outside Israeli consulate

Haaretz

Israeli airlines prepare to expand flights, anticipating easing of restrictions at Ben-Gurion Airport

The Israel Airports Authority is seeking to raise passenger quotas and flight frequency at Ben-Gurion Airport, but U.S. military planes stand in the way. Most flights will be operated by Israeli airlines, as foreign carriers continue to stay away

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Israeli airlines prepare to expand flights, anticipating easing of restrictions at Ben-Gurion Airport

Haaretz

For Israeli stage actors, even a play about the Holocaust is a form of escapism during the war

The fighting and its air-raid alarms have halted shows but not rehearsals. As one actor puts it, 'this profession is more than just a livelihood; there's a kind of physical need for it'

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For Israeli stage actors, even a play about the Holocaust is a form of escapism during the war

Haaretz

'We lost you all': Israeli family killed in Iranian missile strike in Haifa laid to rest

Lena Ostrovsky-Gerschovich, her husband Vladimir Gershovich, and her son Dima, 42, were buried in Haifa on Tuesday. Dima's wife, Filipina native Lucille Jean, was also killed, and her remains will be repatriated for burial

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'We lost you all': Israeli family killed in Iranian missile strike in Haifa laid to rest

Haaretz

France opposes U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iranian infrastructure

Strikes on Iranian civil and energy infrastructure 'will undoubtedly lead to a new phase of escalation and retaliatory measures,' French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said

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France opposes U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iranian infrastructure

Haaretz

'I try to be strong for her': War trauma deepens in Arab Israeli communities

The ongoing war and rising crime have severely exacerbated the psychological distress among the Arab population in Israel, but have also reduced the stigma around seeking therapy. The main obstacle was and still is the lack of accessible and suitable therapeutic solutions

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'I try to be strong for her': War trauma deepens in Arab Israeli communities

Haaretz

Serbia poised to produce drones with Israeli arms giant Elbit Systems

Israel and Serbia tighten defense ties: The joint venture comes amid a surge in arms exports from Belgrade, and two major deals to supply Elbit made artillery, missiles and advanced UAVs

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Serbia poised to produce drones with Israeli arms giant Elbit Systems

Times of Israel

US support group for interfaith Jewish families guts staff amid funding crisis

18Doors has gone from 15 employees down to four as many nonprofits struggle with post-Oct. 7 patterns in charitable giving that see people focusing more on Israel and antisemitism The post US support group for interfaith Jewish families guts staff amid funding crisis appeared first on The Times of ...

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US support group for interfaith Jewish families guts staff amid funding crisis

Jerusalem Post

National support group for interfaith Jewish families guts staff amid funding crisis

18Doors, a Jewish nonprofit organization, cut its staff from 15 last August to only 4 this week. A board member attributed budget constraints to philanthropy shifting its focus towards Israel.

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National support group for interfaith Jewish families guts staff amid funding crisis

Haaretz

Israelis' anti-war sentiment is swelling – amid fears that dissent won't be tolerated

Whether leftists or rightists, some oppose the Iran war while others think Netanyahu's government is using it as a tool to stay in power. There's one thing they have in common: increasing angst about speaking up

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Israelis' anti-war sentiment is swelling – amid fears that dissent won't be tolerated

Haaretz

'Israel presses on with occupation, annexation': Palestinians warn of neglect amid Iran war

While the Israel-U.S. coalition is at war with Iran, the future of Gaza remains unclear. 'If there was some degree of international pressure before the war with Iran, now no one is paying attention and Israel is continuing on its course'

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'Israel presses on with occupation, annexation': Palestinians warn of neglect amid Iran war

algemeiner

French Nationals Leave Iran After Three and a Half Years Amid Softer France Tone on War

Two French nationals were heading home on Tuesday after Iran allowed them to leave the country following three and a half years...

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French Nationals Leave Iran After Three and a Half Years Amid Softer France Tone on War

Times of Israel

US journalist in Iraq freed one week after she was kidnapped by Kataeb Hezbollah

Freelance reporter Shelly Kittleson had been held in Baghdad, says source, and was ordered to 'leave the country immediately' after being released by Iran-backed militia The post US journalist in Iraq freed one week after she was kidnapped by Kataeb Hezbollah appeared first on The Times of Israel. ...

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US journalist in Iraq freed one week after she was kidnapped by Kataeb Hezbollah

Jerusalem Post

After fleeing past Hezbollah fighting, some Israelis on northern border vow to stay

"The day we had electricity, and we could put a mattress in, we got back," said Orna Weinberg, forced to flee after her home was struck by a Hezbollah rocket in October 2023.

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After fleeing past Hezbollah fighting, some Israelis on northern border vow to stay

Haaretz

IDF strikes kill 14 in Lebanon after Netanyahu says deal excludes Hezbollah

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IDF strikes kill 14 in Lebanon after Netanyahu says deal excludes Hezbollah

Haaretz

Despite IDF claims, Hezbollah has solid military hold in southern Lebanon, intelligence reports say

In closed-door discussions, senior IDF officers have casted doubts on official claims that Hezbollah had been weakened, as the group has succeeded in exerting pressure on Israeli troops without face-to-face clashes, using well-timed rocket fire and drone strikes

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Despite IDF claims, Hezbollah has solid military hold in southern Lebanon, intelligence reports say

algemeiner

Why Do Democrats Refuse to Accept That Lebanon Still Supports Hezbollah?

The progressive wing of the Democratic Party is working overtime to craft a US foreign policy in the Middle East...

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Why Do Democrats Refuse to Accept That Lebanon Still Supports Hezbollah?

Jerusalem Post

Only IDF is capable of disarming Hamas, senior INSS researcher tells 'Post'

Representatives from the Gaza Board of Peace met with Hamas in Cairo on Friday to discuss amendments to the disarmament proposal.

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Only IDF is capable of disarming Hamas, senior INSS researcher tells 'Post'

Haaretz

For Palestinians in the West Bank, 'threat' means whatever an IDF soldier says it means

Behind Israel's policies on lethal force and withheld bodies lies a system that no longer distinguishes between danger and the claim of it

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For Palestinians in the West Bank, 'threat' means whatever an IDF soldier says it means