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Israel, US sign land agreement for permanent American embassy complex in Jerusalem

Israel, US sign land agreement for permanent American embassy complex in Jerusalem

At signing ceremony, Huckabee says ‘God made decision 3,800 years ago’ to recognize Jerusalem, US now acknowledging it; Sa’ar: US is...

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Iranian FM: If Trump’s Tel Aviv ‘pets’ aren’t controlled, ‘Iran will school them’

Iranian FM: If Trump’s Tel Aviv ‘pets’ aren’t controlled, ‘Iran will school them’

As US and Iranian officials set to hold indirect talks in Doha, senior Iranian sources say Tehran determined to keep control over Strait of Hormuz,...

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Israeli aid delegation, including military advisers, heads to quake-struck Venezuela

Israeli aid delegation, including military advisers, heads to quake-struck Venezuela

FM says move a ‘humanitarian act’ toward country with no diplomatic ties to Israel; group includes engineering professionals, Home Front Command...

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Asked how he changed since October 7, Netanyahu jokes that he lost weight

Asked how he changed since October 7, Netanyahu jokes that he lost weight

Quip sparks outcry from political rivals, but PM says Hamas invasion also led him to see need for buffer zones beyond Israel’s borders and...

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Netanyahu: Pursuit of ‘total victory’ against Iran and its proxies ‘never ends’

Netanyahu: Pursuit of ‘total victory’ against Iran and its proxies ‘never ends’

In rare Hebrew media interview, PM says full unity not possible but that he seeks to form broad gov’t after election that will include far-right,...

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Visiting south Lebanon, PM says IDF won’t withdraw ‘as long as Hezbollah remains here’

Visiting south Lebanon, PM says IDF won’t withdraw ‘as long as Hezbollah remains here’

Netanyahu insists Israel and Lebanon are ‘sovereign states that want peace’ and want terror group out; UN said seeking own continued presence in...

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Annex in Israel-Lebanon deal assures IDF freedom of action in security zone — source

Annex in Israel-Lebanon deal assures IDF freedom of action in security zone — source

Official says classified annex ensures IDF pullouts will take place according to conditions on ground, not automatically; military demolishes 200...

29.06.2026 60

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Iran war fallout puts UAE on tightrope between Jerusalem and Tehran

Iran war fallout puts UAE on tightrope between Jerusalem and Tehran

The conflict boosted security ties with Israel’s chief Abraham Accords ally, but Abu Dhabi remains wary of public warmth and is more convinced it...

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Government unanimously recognizes Armenian genocide, amid frosty ties with Turkey

Government unanimously recognizes Armenian genocide, amid frosty ties with Turkey

FM says move is ‘moral imperative’ for Jewish state: ‘It’s never too late to do the right thing’; Ankara, which accuses Israel of genocide...

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PM: Iran, Hezbollah to have ‘no role in Lebanon’ under deal, Israel can maintain security zone

PM: Iran, Hezbollah to have ‘no role in Lebanon’ under deal, Israel can maintain security zone

At press conference, Netanyahu claims framework accord with Lebanon opens door to peace but lets IDF combat threats, also says Israel sending...

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In direct attack on key election rival, Netanyahu brands Eisenkot as too cautious

In direct attack on key election rival, Netanyahu brands Eisenkot as too cautious

PM says ex-IDF chief, former war cabinet member warned against operations in Gaza, Lebanon, would have left ‘all of Hamas’ intact; Eisenkot:...

27.06.2026 50

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Israel making ‘immediate preparations’ to send aid team to quake-stricken Venezuela

Israel making ‘immediate preparations’ to send aid team to quake-stricken Venezuela

No Israelis known to be harmed in devastating natural disaster that has killed more than 150; Israeli nonprofit NATAN sends team as ZAKA, IsraAid...

25.06.2026 70

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Ex-hostage to UN official who doubted Oct. 7 rape: ‘I am living proof’ of Hamas sexual violence

Ex-hostage to UN official who doubted Oct. 7 rape: ‘I am living proof’ of Hamas sexual violence

At rights council, Ilana Gritzewsky addresses UN special rapporteur on violence against women, who falsely claimed no independent probes have found...

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As talks sideline Israel, Netanyahu says ‘we need to free ourselves of dependence’ on US arms

As talks sideline Israel, Netanyahu says ‘we need to free ourselves of dependence’ on US arms

Premier says fight with Iran and its proxies ‘not over yet,’ requires domestic weapon production, in comments made to IDF soldiers in West Bank...

23.06.2026 60

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US-Iran Lebanon mechanism to include Iran, Qatar, Pakistan, excluding Israel – report

US-Iran Lebanon mechanism to include Iran, Qatar, Pakistan, excluding Israel – report

Framework would reportedly limit Israel’s ability to respond to threats, allowing it to do so only when ‘imminent’; Netanyahu insists Israel...

22.06.2026 60

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Sharaa rules out Syria intervening in Lebanon after Trump again suggests it fight Hezbollah

Sharaa rules out Syria intervening in Lebanon after Trump again suggests it fight Hezbollah

‘I’m close to giving it over to Syria,’ US president says of war with Iran-backed terror group; Netanyahu defends buffer zone as Lebanon...

22.06.2026 70

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Netanyahu vows to maintain IDF presence in Lebanon even as issue rocks US-Iran talks

Hezbollah chief rejects security zone as ‘impossible’ as Iran says deployment violates MOU; Israel said to mull ‘small withdrawal’ if US...

21.06.2026 40

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US-Iran talks in Switzerland shunt Israel to the sidelines, but it’s not out of the fight

After years of weakening Iran and its proxies, Israel can only watch as Tehran gains leverage over its most important ally, but it’s unlikely to...

21.06.2026 50

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Three Hezbollah terrorists treated at northern Israel hospital, sources say

Operatives kept bound and blindfolded under IDF guard at Ziv Medical Center, ToI told; IDF and hospital don’t deny details, say all patients given...

18.06.2026 60

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FM Sa’ar severs contact with EU foreign policy chief over alleged apartheid comparison

Minister pans as ‘blood libel’ reported remarks by Kaja Kallas; she responds that she is still willing to hold dialogue with Israel, but declines...

18.06.2026 60

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Trump: MOU with Iran ‘not final,’ we’ll go ‘back to dropping bombs’ if talks fail

Hormuz to open ‘in full’ in days, US president says, insisting it’s a ‘very strong deal’; leaks of text show Iran can sell oil immediately,...

17.06.2026 60

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Trump: Israel’s war on Hezbollah is too long, too deadly; Syria should fight the group instead

At G7 summit, US president says Israel ‘would not exist’ if not for him, threatens ‘ultimate consequences’ if Iran seeks nukes; MOU to be...

16.06.2026 60

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Netanyahu avoids criticizing US-Iran deal, claims war’s main goals have been achieved

In first press conference in 3 months, PM admits he does not know all details of agreement, stresses that troops will remain in south Lebanon and...

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Hostage czar position left empty as term ends; PM’s office says aiming to renew contract

Gal Hirsch was government pointman for returning the 251 abducted by terrorists to Gaza; though all have returned, he faced sharp criticism from...

11.06.2026 50

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Netanyahu urges Lebanese people to ‘join Israel’ in peace, reject Hezbollah and Iran

Herzog makes similar appeal amid growing communications between Jerusalem and Beirut; IDF strikes said to kill 13 in south Lebanon, as army says it...

10.06.2026 70

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Smotrich banned from France as 4 countries introduce new sanctions against settler violence

Britain says joint action with France, Canada, and Norway will target ‘networks financing and enabling settler attacks’; Israel hits back, saying...

09.06.2026 60

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PM called off major Iran strike after Trump warned Israel would be on its own — reports

About-face, said to come at last minute, reportedly follows tense calls about renewed fighting; Netanyahu says fire has ‘been halted’ but could...

08.06.2026 70

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Trump: US ‘very close’ to deal with Iran, but demanding stricter nuclear terms

US president says he won’t let up on Islamic Republic for even a 1% chance they’d obtain a nuclear weapon, as Washington seeks IAEA resolution...

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After pro-Israel PM forms government, Sa’ar says Israel to open embassy in Slovenia

FM hails Janez Jansa as ‘a clear and steadfast friend of Israel,’ following years of strained ties between Jerusalem and Ljubljana under previous...

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Between Beaufort and Beirut, Israel faces narrowing options against Hezbollah

Renewed rocket and drone fire has exposed limits of Israel’s battlefield gains — but with Trump blocking escalation and Lebanon unable to disarm...

03.06.2026 60

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Trump confirms calling Netanyahu ‘f***ing crazy’ during their recent phone call

In interview, US president says he was ‘perturbed’ by ‘constant fighting with Lebanon,’ but he likes Israeli leader; asserts he would like to...

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Roman Gofman sworn in as new Mossad chief after lengthy legal process

At Jerusalem ceremony, Netanyahu says Gofman’s mission is to ensure that Iran can no longer pose a threat, vows that Israel will ‘help’ the...

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Iran freezing exchange of messages with US over Israeli attacks in Lebanon – Tasnim

Iran says ceasefire with US is ‘unequivocally on all fronts’ and strikes on Hezbollah violate it, threatening ‘consequences’

01.06.2026 70

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Israel says it will renew strikes on Hezbollah in Beirut after lobbying for US green light

Announcement comes after Hezbollah reportedly rejected new US de-escalation offer; UN Security Council set to discuss expanded IDF ground op ahead of...

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EU sanctions Hamas politburo members along with four settler groups

Bloc names Khaled Mashaal, nine other officials in terror group for ‘promoting, defending’ ‘violence’; move comes day after confirmed...

31.05.2026 50

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‘We returned stronger than ever’: Netanyahu hails capture of Lebanon’s Beaufort Castle

PM says Israel has ‘broken through the barrier of fear,’ vows ‘dramatic shift’ in policy against Hezbollah; France requests emergency UN...

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Israel blasts UN chief for adding IDF to war-zone sexual violence blacklist

Foreign Ministry cuts ties with Guterres over ‘shameful’ decision to place Israel on same list as Hamas, accuse him of ‘exploiting his final...

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Netanyahu says he told IDF to seize 70% of Gaza, well beyond terms of truce

Anti-Hamas militia shows off heavy drone, possibly provided by Israel; Hamas buries Gaza City deputy commander, IDF kills moneyman who it says...

28.05.2026 60

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Trump’s emerging Iran deal forces Israel to seek guarantees, not victory

With framework risking drawn-out nuclear talks and questionable freedom of action, Jerusalem left with little to do but reach clear terms with DC on...

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Israel targets new Hamas military chief Mohammed Odeh, 11 days after killing his predecessor

No immediate confirmation if strike successful as 3 reported killed in Gaza City; Netanyahu and Katz vow Israel to ‘continue pursuing everyone who...

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Netanyahu orders IDF to ‘intensify blows’ against Hezbollah amid surge in drone attacks

US indicates it will allow greater Israeli action against Iran-backed group; after meeting with Northern Command chief, northern mayor says ‘war...

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Netanyahu taken to a Jerusalem hospital; his office says it’s for dental work

PM’s health has become a major focus after revelation of cancer diagnosis, criticism of medical information being withheld from the public

25.05.2026 60

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Trump says ‘mandatory’ for Muslim nations involved in Iran deal to join Abraham Accords

US president urges Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar to sign normalization agreements with Israel, as well as Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey, which all have...

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US official: Iran deal to be signed in coming days, wording still being finalized

Iran ‘prepared’ to dispose of enriched uranium, senior official says, after Netanyahu says Trump assured him Tehran’s nuclear program will be...

24.05.2026 100

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As US moves to end war, Iranians tell ToI they fear regime clampdown just starting

Speaking via diaspora activists, five anti-government residents describe country ‘crushed’ by intensified repression and inflation, and ask the US...

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Trump said to assure Netanyahu he will thwart Iran nuke program amid jitters over emerging deal

Israel said worried plan falls short of key security needs with Iran’s nuclear activities only up for discussion later, and a halt in Lebanon...

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Israel said preparing for renewal of Iran war; Trump says Tehran has days to make deal

TV report points to signs of heightened readiness, including 5-hour cabinet meeting, cancellation of PM’s trial hearing; Trump says he is ‘not...

19.05.2026 100

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Somaliland’s first-ever embassy anywhere will open in Jerusalem, envoy says

Diplomat from East African breakaway state says Israel will also open embassy in capital city of Hargeisa

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From anti-Israel Legos to fake footage, Iran’s AI propaganda owns the digital battlefield

Harnessing artificial intelligence for cutesy songs and other content, Tehran proves adept at spreading its narrative, dominating Israel’s attempts...

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Belgium refuses to renew passport of Israeli citizen living in Jerusalem area beyond Green Line

Annabelle Herciger-Tenzer, a Pisgat Zeev resident who immigrated to Israel in 1980, says Belgian consulate’s rejection of her request ‘was simply...

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