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Nava Freiberg

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

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 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’

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

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

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...

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

‘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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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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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Iran sends response to latest US peace proposal as Netanyahu insists war ‘not over’

State media says it is focused on ‘ending war, maritime security,’ no mention of nuclear talks; PM tells ’60 Minutes’ conflict will continue...

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Outgoing Mossad chief reportedly says Qatargate affair didn’t seem to harm state security

David Barnea said to stress that his comments, which contradict position of ex-Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar, don’t touch on potential corruption...

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At Memorial Day ceremony, leaders warn of division, IDF chief says ‘all parts of nation’ must defend it

Netanyahu strikes defiant tone at earlier event, declaring ‘superiority over the Iranian axis’ and vowing that ‘we have not yet finished the...

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Hungary’s Magyar says ICC-wanted leaders will be detained, despite invite to Netanyahu

PM-elect clarifies he intends to reverse predecessor’s move to leave International Criminal Court, affirms that means commitment to arrest those...

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40 Israelis detained at Moscow airport, reportedly over war with Iran

Israel confirms incident, says it immediately contacted Russian authorities to secure release of travelers, who say they were told that any enemy of...

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Security cabinet said to weigh one-week Lebanon ceasefire amid US pressure

US claims it didn’t ask Israel to hold fire at Hezbollah, but would welcome truce as part of Lebanon talks; IDF chief says south Lebanon to be...

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Israel boxes Paris out of Lebanon talks, halts arms buys as French disconnect grows

Reacting to criticism of fighting against Iran and Hezbollah, Jerusalem calls France irrelevant and accuses it of harming security, though French...

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Post-Orban Hungary would not expose Israel to more EU pain, though support may ebb

Longtime premier’s backing has helped blunt Europe’s ire, sparking concerns should center-right rival win governing majority, but his replacement...

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Direct Israel-Lebanon talks set for Tuesday in DC; US said pressing Israel for ceasefire

PM, Trump reportedly held ‘tense’ call on Lebanon, with Netanyahu fearing US would declare unilateral truce with Hezbollah if he didn’t accede...

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Netanyahu said to ask Trump not to move forward with Iran ceasefire at this stage

Premier reported to raise issue while congratulating president on rescue of downed US airman; cabinet said told a truce with Iran wouldn’t stop...

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‘Open the F***in’ Strait’: Trump threatens to bomb Iran’s power plants, starting Tuesday

US president promises ‘hell’ for regime’s ‘crazy bastards’ if they do not immediately allow passage of ships through key waterway, admits US...

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After backing Iran with Israel strike, Houthis avoid further escalation, for now

Joining war, albeit late, to satisfy Tehran and assert relevance, Yemeni rebel group is limited by fears of retaliation, but maintains threat of...

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Zelensky: Putin helping Iran, yet Netanyahu wants to ‘balance’ between Russia and Ukraine

Ukraine leader says he showed Arab counterparts proof Moscow gave Iran intel against them, while Israel didn’t take up Kyiv’s offer to share...

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Herzog’s office requests additional materials from Justice Ministry on PM’s pardon request

President’s legal adviser seeks precedents of individuals pardoned prior to conviction, as Trump and Netanyahu allies push to end PM’s criminal trial

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Trump’s turn to Iran talks could mean he wants out — or he might have a surprise in store

Amid reports US is weighing ‘final blow’ battle options, with troops on the way, Washington’s rush to diplomacy may be yet another cover for...

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Trump, fearing slaughter, said to have rejected Netanyahu proposal to jointly call for Iranian uprising

PM reportedly asked US president last week to issue the call after Israel killed Larijani and Basij chief, but Trump worried protesters would ‘get...

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Iran’s regime was teetering. This war could be keeping it from collapse

Rather than accelerate a change of leadership, Israeli and US strikes may have helped harden the resolve of those whose defection would be key to...

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Fallout from Iranian strike on Dimona plant would be symbolic, not radioactive

After missile hit city near sensitive site, experts say strike on nuclear reactor would pose little risk of Chernobyl-like contamination or nuke...

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Trump says talks with Iran progressing, as Israel said to fear premature ceasefire

Official confirms to ToI that Washington sent Tehran 15 conditions for a deal; summit could reportedly take place in Pakistan within days; US...

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Hegseth calls IDF strike on Iranian gas field a ‘warning’ as Israel hits Iran’s navy

US defense chief again vows largest strikes yet, praises Israel as ‘incredible and capable partner’; Iran fires 9 missile salvos at Israel, no one...

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Iran FM claims Tehran never sought ceasefire or talks with US amid war

Araghchi says Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile lies ‘under the rubble’ after strikes, claims Hormuz open except to US allies, as IDF reports...

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Trump said briefed on US intel showing Ali Khamenei thought his son unfit to lead

US president reportedly unmoved by briefing as he believes Mojtaba may be dead already, leaving Iran leaderless again; Kuwaiti outlet claims he was...

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Sa’ar denies reports of talks with Lebanon as Hezbollah keeps up fire on Israel

Energy minister says Israel could cancel the ‘horrible and illegitimate’ 2022 maritime border deal with Lebanon, as government criticizes Beirut...

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With Iran under US and Israeli attack, country’s Jews seek safety in silence

As US and Israel strike Islamic Republic, sources tell ToI that country’s Jews are ‘physically well’ but keeping a low profile to avoid...

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Alongside visiting German FM, Sa’ar says Israel not seeking ‘endless war’ in Iran

Wadephul says Iran ‘not ready’ for diplomatic end to war; Sa’ar warns newly selected Iranian leader ‘no less extremist’ than Ali Khamenei

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Israel boosts security for missions, tourists abroad amid ‘concrete threats’ during Iran war

Shin Bet and Foreign Ministry announce ‘overt and covert security measures’ to protect Israelis, with emphasis on Middle East, Europe and Africa

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Iranians tell ToI they praise Israel, US for Khamenei’s end, but fear what’s next

Speaking via activist, residents thank Netanyahu and Trump, recounting street celebrations after ayatollah killed, while describing unease over...

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Katz: PM set goal in November to kill Khamenei; Iran protests moved up war plans

In interviews with Hebrew TV channels, defense minister declines to promise this will be the last round of fighting with Iran, says regime change is...

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Iran’s strikes on Arab states open door to new Gulf approach toward Israel

As Israel reportedly aids defense of US allies in region, pathways to new alliances could emerge. But shared threat of Iran hasn’t pushed Gulf...

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Israel partially evacuates UAE embassy staff after 2 attempted Iranian terror attacks — official

Foreign Ministry says officials working to determine ‘safest paths of return’ for Israelis in the Gulf state, which pushes back on report it’s...

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Huckabee advises US citizens in Israel to evacuate via Egypt, noting ‘limited options’

After Washington tells citizens across the Middle East to ‘DEPART NOW,’ US ambassador suggests Taba as a departure point for citizens in Israel...

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