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Jacob Magid

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Senior US official: Pending deal ‘leads to’ Washington getting Iran’s enriched uranium

Senior US official: Pending deal ‘leads to’ Washington getting Iran’s enriched uranium

Agreement includes Lebanon, but leaves Israel with right to self-defense, official says, expressing belief Jerusalem will back it; Iran’s FM says it...

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Tony Blair takes on larger role as US-led Board of Peace struggles to advance Gaza plan

Tony Blair takes on larger role as US-led Board of Peace struggles to advance Gaza plan

Former UK prime minister to assume a more managerial role on US-led body, while also taking on responsibilities relating to aid and continuing...

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Gaza mediators glum on chances for breakthrough before Israeli elections in the fall

Gaza mediators glum on chances for breakthrough before Israeli elections in the fall

Mideast diplomats say Netanyahu’s cooperation with Trump plan diminishing as campaigning ramps up, fear he’ll renew war; US official insists...

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Trump calls off strikes on Iran, claims agreement could be signed this weekend in Europe

Trump calls off strikes on Iran, claims agreement could be signed this weekend in Europe

Iran says no final decision made following latest US claim that agreement is at hand; Netanyahu’s office calls deal an ’emerging MoU regarding...

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Trump: US to hit Iran ‘VERY HARD’ tonight, may take Kharg Island, despite ongoing talks

Trump: US to hit Iran ‘VERY HARD’ tonight, may take Kharg Island, despite ongoing talks

US president claims the Iranian energy hub will be captured soon, but he’s unsure Americans can ‘stomach’ it; Qatari mediators leave Tehran...

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External audit finds PA no longer rewarding security prisoners — diplomats

External audit finds PA no longer rewarding security prisoners — diplomats

Western officials tell ToI that global consulting firm’s initial review shows Ramallah reformed welfare program to be needs-based instead of ,...

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Trump: Iran taking too long to negotiate deal, ‘now they’ll have to pay the price!’

Trump: Iran taking too long to negotiate deal, ‘now they’ll have to pay the price!’

US president says he may order fresh strikes on Iranian infrastructure; Tehran touts ‘inherent right of self-defense,’ says US strikes in south...

10.06.2026 40

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Trump accuses Iran of downing US helicopter over Hormuz, vows retaliation

Trump accuses Iran of downing US helicopter over Hormuz, vows retaliation

But US president also tells WSJ that the incident ‘wasn’t a big deal,’ says ‘the pilot is fine’; IDF chief touts plans to deal ‘more...

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In rare critique, senior PA official says Abbas’s exclusion of political rivals is mistaken

In rare critique, senior PA official says Abbas’s exclusion of political rivals is mistaken

Jibril Rajoub tells ToI that those backing exiled ex-security chief Dahlan shouldn’t be forced to sign amnesty request detailing their infractions,...

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85 House Dems urge Trump to back up anti-annexation rhetoric with action against E1 settlements

85 House Dems urge Trump to back up anti-annexation rhetoric with action against E1 settlements

In letter to Rubio obtained by ToI, US lawmakers warn ‘window for meaningful intervention’ against project, which cuts off Palestinians in the...

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Trump said to yell at Netanyahu: ‘You’re f**king crazy. You’d be in prison if not for me’

Phone call over Lebanon said to see furious US president ‘steamroll’ PM and accuse him of ingratitude, saying, ‘I’m saving your ass’

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Trump announces fresh Lebanon truce as Netanyahu appears to call off Beirut strikes

Hezbollah keeps attacking north despite declaration of ceasefire, which US president reportedly demanded PM agree to: ‘I’m saving your ass....

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Gaza mediators to resume Hamas disarmament talks in Egypt looking to unblock impasse

Arab diplomats tell Times of Israel that negotiators are considering alternatives to Trump’s 20-point plan in bid to jumpstart process stalled by...

01.06.2026 50

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Trump meeting to make ‘final determination’ on Iran deal said to end with no decision

Tehran denies US president’s suggestion that agreement announced by White House includes nuclear concessions; deal includes $300B fund for Iran’s...

29.05.2026 70

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White House: US, Iran negotiators have agreed to MoU, but Trump’s approval still needed

US official says president wants a couple days before deciding; Iran says it also hasn’t given final OK; MoU extends truce by 60 days, opens Hormuz...

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Trump says US ‘not satisfied’ in talks with Iran, days after claiming deal imminent

Trump reiterates call for Gulf states to join Abraham Accords, implies talks slowing as US denies committing to lifting blockade, pulling troops from...

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Ambassador to US slams minister’s ‘disgusting’ remark that Reform rabbi marries dogs

Yechiel Leiter’s condemnation of May Golan’s attack on MK Gilad Kariv comes as over 500 Jewish leaders demand envoy himself apologize for calling...

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Board of Peace urges countries that promised funds for Gaza to pay up

Document obtained by ToI acknowledges ‘gap’ between the $17B pledged to reconstruct Strip and actual donations; Smotrich nixes US request to...

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Israeli envoy to US calls J Street a ‘cancer within the Jewish community’

Yechiel Leiter brands liberal Zionist lobby ‘duplicitous,’ appears to reject its Jewish identity; J Street leader: Israel ‘should be engaging...

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Backers of Abbas rival excluded from Fatah confab, despite Egypt’s push for inclusivity

After PA president gave non-committal response to visiting Egyptian official, members of Dahlan-led faction left out of major gathering where...

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Porous ceasefire extended for 45-days after third round of Israel-Lebanon talks

US says two days of talks ‘highly productive,’ while Israeli envoy says ‘potential for success is great,’ even as Hezbollah clashes with...

15.05.2026 60

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Trump says he’s OK with Iran suspending nuke program for 20 years if there’s a ‘real’ commitment

President appears to back away from his previous demand for a total end to Iranian enrichment and pledge to ensure Iran never attains nuclear weapons;...

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Trump says ‘decimation’ of Iran’s army ‘to be continued’ after he and China’s Xi discuss Hormuz

Trump: Xi pledged China won’t send military gear to Iran; US House narrowly rejects bid to rein in Trump’s war powers; Netanyahu: ‘The regime of...

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US thought Iran war would hasten Gaza’s demilitarization. Instead, Hamas is emboldened

While Washington believed conflict would leave a weakened Tehran unable to aid its proxies, Hamas has dug in on refusing to disarm and like its patron...

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Board of Peace envoy: Hamas tightening its grip on Gaza, taxing those with nothing left

Mladenov says disarmament plan wouldn’t force the terror group to disappear as political movement, stresses Hamas would hand over weapons to...

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US-Iran talks stalled after Tehran tried skirting up-front nuke concessions — officials

Washington wanted temporary ceasefire that included Iran compromises on its nuclear program, but Islamic Republic demanded permanent truce followed by...

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In first official confirmation, US envoy says Israel sent Iron Dome to UAE

Attending Israeli Independence Day event at mission in NY, Ambassador to UN Mike Waltz reveals air defense system was used to defend against Iranian...

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Israeli envoy takes rare swipe at US Jewish groups for cosponsoring Spanish exhibit

Yechiel Leiter says partnering with embassy for show on Jewish life in Moorish Spain ‘risks lending legitimacy to government working to vilify...

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UAE sends Board of Peace $100 million for training of new Gaza police force — officials

Transfer is largest sum US-led oversight body has received to date after $17 billion in pledges, indicating Abu Dhabi’s commitment to initiative...

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US to host third round of talks between Israel and Lebanon next week

Military representatives from each side set to participate for the first time, Israeli official says, as the sides aim to advance concrete measures...

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US doubles down on urging Lebanese president to meet Netanyahu, unfazed by his refusal

Washington says direct engagement is best way to swiftly advance peace and security deals, after Aoun said agreements must proceed meeting; Rubio:...

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Iran threatens Hormuz shipping, as Trump said to shelve strikes amid diplomacy

Trump: ‘I’ll let you know’ when Iran breaks truce; UAE reports Iranian attacks for second day in a row; Israel ‘closely monitoring’ and...

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Board of Peace won’t hold Israel to truce terms if Hamas doesn’t okay disarmament offer

In ToI-obtained letter, US-led body implicitly admits Israel not adhering to key parts of ceasefire’s 1st phase, but says it won’t have to if...

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Board of Peace denies plans to shut down ceasefire coordination HQ in Israel’s south

A Reuters report alleges that the center is to be folded into the as-yet unformed International Stabilization Force as ceasefire frays and Hamas...

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Iran submits new proposal to end war; Trump says he’s ‘not satisfied’

Offer sent via Pakistan said to envision US unwinding blockade at start of Hormuz talks rather than as precondition; suggests nuclear negotiations in...

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US urges Lebanese president to meet Netanyahu, suggests sit-down could lead to IDF pullout

US embassy in Lebanon says direct engagement with Israel ‘can mark the beginning of a national revival,’ as political leaders in Beirut remain at...

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US says PA continuing to pay security prisoners despite reformed welfare criteria

Citing information from Israeli government and groups critical of the Palestinian Authority, State Department informs Congress that Ramallah not...

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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...

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Trump declares 3-week truce extension after hosting 2nd round of Israel-Lebanon talks

US president says Netanyahu and Aoun will likely meet at White House in coming weeks; did not know about Lebanese law outlawing contact with Israelis...

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Trump says he ordered US Navy to ‘shoot and kill’ boats mining the Strait of Hormuz

US president claims Iran rudderless due to ‘infighting,’ as NYT report says IRGC in control and Khamenei ‘gravely injured’; Katz: Israel...

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US says it is awaiting ‘unified’ Iranian position, amid reports of fractured leadership

White House offers no timeline for truce extension, as Israeli reports assert deadline is Sunday; source close to Trump says he wants to exhaust all...

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In major about-face, Trump announces extension of Iran truce hours before deadline

US president says ceasefire being extended until Islamic Republic’s ‘seriously fractured’ leadership offers ‘a unified proposal,’ blockade...

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‘They’re not easy’: Board of Peace envoy admits Hamas disarmament talks stalled

After terror group ignored his first ultimatum, Nickolay Mladenov says an agreement must be reached within two weeks or loss of momentum will be too...

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Raging at ‘fake news,’ Trump denies Israel ‘talked me into the war with Iran’

US president insists decision to launch strikes on Islamic Republic was due to conviction it can’t have nuclear weapons, his view reinforced by...

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US says it seized Iranian ship that tried to break blockade; Tehran vows to retaliate

Uncertainty mounts over truce’s future as Iran accuses US of ‘armed piracy’; French firm says ship targeted by warning shots; UK fears ‘risk...

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US envoy argues Israeli policy on Syria and Turkey strategically counter-productive

Tom Barrack, Trump’s special envoy on Syria and ambassador to Turkey, asserts Ankara plays productive role in Gaza, hails Syrian restraint in face...

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As Trump claims ‘no sticking points’ and that deal possible in days, Iran insists he’s lying

President says US will remove Iran’s enriched uranium ‘at leisurely pace,’ but Iran denies it; also claims Iran will stop backing Hamas,...

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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...

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Trump says 2nd round of Iran talks could be this weekend, war ‘should’ end soon

US president repeats claim that Tehran has agreed to surrender its ‘nuclear dust,’ says blockade of Hormuz has been effective; Iran’s UN envoy...

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Trump-imposed truce between Israel and Hezbollah takes effect; 2 badly hurt by rocket fire hours before

US president says Netanyahu and Lebanese president will discuss permanent peace deal at White House, after US got sides to agree on 10-day ceasefire...

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