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Slain Hamas leader's daughter-in-law, a tragic symbol of resistance or a five-star refugee?
Widowed daughter-in-law of slain Hamas political leader uses status to escape Gaza, launches luxury item busness and new marriage in Jordan while promoting Palestinian resistance; 'she's out of touch, privileged, and condescending,' critics in the Strip say
Einav Halabi
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13:08 | 07.29.25
Report: UK mulls recognition of Palestinian state, new initiative to end war
Keir Starmer to propose plan aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas war; U.S. President Donald Trump, meanwhile, is prioritizing humanitarian relief and has called for increased aid delivery
ynet correspondents
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12:23 | 07.29.25
Smotrich says Hamas will not reach aid, hints at plan for Jewish settlements in Gaza
Minister explains remaining in coalition by 'great things' to come, says there is more opportunity than in the areas left by Israel in 2005; despite claiming aid would not reach Hamas, IDF posts images of armed terrorists taking over aid truck, threatening Gazans
Yoav Zitun, Nina Fox, Itamar Eichner
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12:04 | 07.29.25
IDF officer removed after warning against danger to troops
Captain in the reserves relieved of his command after he refused to conduct a high-risk route-clearing mission in Gaza using vehicles without adequate protection, fearing troops could be hurt after recent attacks
Yoav Zitun
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11:03 | 07.29.25
Netanyahu in English: 'situation in Gaza difficult' amid reports of hunger deaths
Prime minister pledges increased humanitarian aid to Gaza, including daily operational pauses and safe routes for convoys, while stressing Hamas continues to loot food and medicine
Itamar Eichner, Associated Press
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09:26 | 07.29.25
The Netherlands bans ministers Ben-Gvir, Smotrich from entry
In a letter to parliament, Foreign Minister Veldkamp says ministers contribute to violence against Palestinians, advocate the expansion of West Bank settlements and call for ethnic cleansing in Gaza
Itamar Eichner
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07:56 | 07.29.25
Gaza aid chief defends Israel, dismisses hunger reports as 'Hamas disinformation'
Gaza Humanitarian Foundation chair Johnnie Moore accuses UN of 'playing politics' with Gazan lives, defends IDF and denies claims of mass casualties near aid sites, saying more people harmed in 24 hours of UN efforts than during weeks of GHF operations
Itamar Eichner
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23:22 | 07.28.25
Hamas official blames Egypt for Gaza hunger, sparking firestorm
Khalil al-Hayya accuses Cairo of complicity in Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, drawing sharp rebuke from Egyptian and Jordanian officials, who reject terror group's narrative and defend their roles in supporting Palestinians and mediating the war; 'You know Egypt’s role'
Lior Ben Ari
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22:41 | 07.28.25
Georgian crime ring arrested in Israel for robbing over 100 elderly bus passengers
Six Georgian nationals arrested on suspicion of robbing at least 111 elderly Israelis, mostly women, on buses; police say gang used 'choking ring' method to trap victims and steal wallets and phones, then drained their bank accounts
Shalev Kachlon
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21:25 | 07.28.25
Putin tells Netanyahu: Respect Syrian sovereignty, resolve Iran standoff diplomatically
Russian president urges diplomacy-only approach to conflict resolution with Damascus in latest call with PM; Moscow offers help mediating Iran nuclear standoff as IAEA access remains restricted and Israeli-Iranian tensions mount
Itamar Eichner
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21:02 | 07.28.25
Germany plans Gaza aid airlift, weighs pressure on Israel
Joined by France and the UK, Berlin plans to send food and medicine to Gaza, hold aid conference; German chancellor calls access a 'first step,' warns more action may follow, opposes further forced displacement from enclave
Itamar Eichner, AFP
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20:32 | 07.28.25
One year after Hezbollah rocket killed 12 children in northern Israeli Druze town, grief still raw
Families and residents of Majdal Shams gather at the soccer field where the tragedy occurred, turning a site of play into a place of mourning and remembrance; 'They weren’t soldiers or fighters,' says one grieving mother, 'just kids who loved life'
Einav Halabi
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20:20 | 07.28.25
Extreme heat puts Gaza hostages at increased risk, families warn
Hostage families issue emergency report warning extreme Gaza heat could cause severe health decline or death, hinder recovery of remains of deceased; 'They are out of time'
Lihi Gordon
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19:01 | 07.28.25
Trump: Gaza hostage deaths not a price US or Israel willing to accept
As hostage talks stall, Trump warns military action in Gaza risks killing captives, highlights US aid efforts as part of humanitarian push; 'We gave $60 million, nobody said even thank you. other nations are going to have to step up'
Lior Ben Ari
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17:26 | 07.28.25
Israeli leaders hint tacit US approval to control Gaza over deadlocked deal talks
As hostage negotiations stall, Israeli leaders and U.S. officials, including Trump and special envoy Witkoff, signal a shift toward full military control of Gaza, abandoning hopes for a deal with Hamas
Ron Crissy
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14:41 | 07.28.25
Criminal ties and West Bank links: Shin Bet warns of growing Arab Israeli involvement in terror
Five Arab Israelis arrested for trafficking military-grade arms to West Bank terror operatives, highlighting growing trend of Israeli citizens aiding terror groups; seized cache includes assault rifles, explosive materials and thousands of rounds of ammunition
Elisha Ben Kimon
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14:11 | 07.28.25
IDF reservist found dead in suspected suicide
Reserve soldier Ariel Meir Taman, who served in the military rabbinate and was involved in identifying bodies, was found dead in his home in southern Israel; A Military Police Investigation Unit investigation was opened
Gal Ganot
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12:27 | 07.28.25
Passenger on plane en route to Scotland loses control: 'Allahu Akbar,' 'Death to America'
Unidentified 41-year-old man stood up during a flight from London to Scotland and began shouting 'Death to America,' 'Death to Trump,' and 'Allahu Akbar'; Passengers overpowered him and he was arrested after landing
AFP
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12:01 | 07.28.25
US used 25% of its THAAD interceptors to defend Israel against Iran: 'Not something the US can afford to do repeatedly'
During the 12-day war with Iran, the US deployed more than 100 THAAD missiles to counter Iranian ballistic missile threats; 'This is a significant commitment to Israel,' experts told CNN; Last year, only 11 new THAAD missiles were produced, and the current pace is worrying the Pentagon: 'Stock is running low, we need more - and faster'
ynet
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11:10 | 07.28.25
‘People are breaking ‘: Hostage families endure agony as negotiations falter
Ilai David, Barak Oz and Michel Illouz embody the agonizing wait of hostage families, clinging to hope as negotiations repeatedly collapse; now they warn, captives' relatives won't be able to hold on endlessly
Lihi Gordon
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10:52 | 07.28.25
'Gifts' to Hamas, without a deal: the food, fuel and electricity that will be brought into Gaza, and the plans that were frozen
Increasing aid was supposed to be a central clause in a ceasefire agreement, but now Israel is forced to do so unilaterally due to international pressure - without being able to guarantee that the food will not reach Hamas; Ynet has learned that plans to establish a "humanitarian city" and double the number of distribution centers have been frozen
Yoav Zitun
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09:29 | 07.28.25
The tank stopped terrorists for hours and the heroism of the alert squad: Kibbutz Sufa on October 7
IDF investigation reveals the fighting at Kibbutz Sufa: About 50 terrorists stormed the kibbutz, one tank stopped many of them - and others were repelled by soldiers Dangur memorial; 4 terrorists managed to infiltrate the kibbutz; The losses, the IDF's poor preparation, the damaged command center - and the kibbutz's response: 'We discovered the strength of our community'
Roni Green Shaulov
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08:20 | 07.28.25
Houthis threaten: Any ship that deals with Israeli ports, under any flag, 'will be targeted anywhere'
The Houthis threatened to move to the '4th phase' of the naval blockade against Israel, and announced that they would attack vessels of companies that deal with Israeli ports 'anywhere that can be reached by our missiles and drones
ynet
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00:18 | 07.28.25
Airdropped aid sold at exorbitant prices, Gazans frustrated: 'These planes are insulting'
Food that arrived in packages from Jordan are being sold in the Gaza market for hundreds of shekels, and residents of the Gaza Strip are frustrated that aid is not reaching them: 'We received nothing from planes or trucks'; 'Hunger is killing us'
Reuters, Einav Halabi, Itamar Eichner
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22:42 | 07.27.25
How dripping water led police to ramming attack terror suspect hiding on a crane
Officers noticed dripping water from above, looked up—and saw the terror suspect hiding there: 'He cried out to us'
Eitan Glickman
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21:24 | 07.27.25
French diplomat summoned for reprimand over Palestinian state recognition
Israel's Foreign Ministry summoned the most senior French diplomat in Israel for a reprimand; Ministry's director general told him that France had chosen to harm Israel at its most difficult hour, and that the declaration 'directly undermines negotiations for the release of hostages and a cease-fire'
Itamar Eichner
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20:22 | 07.27.25
Watch: Surfer rescues 3 men from drowning at Netanya beach
Golan Yomtovian rushed into the sea with his paddleboard to save three men from Tayibe who were drowning off an unguarded beach in Netanya; 'They were exhausted. One was under the water, vomiting'
Raanan Ben Tzur
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20:09 | 07.27.25
Israel allowed Gaza aid in during 10-hour humanitarian pause amid domestic, foreign pressure
In response to growing global criticism over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Israel paused military operations for 10 hours Sunday, enabling aid via air, land and sea routes; Despite resumed deliveries, logistical hurdles and security threats continue to hinder effective distribution; Netanyahu: 'we will have to continue to allow the entry of minimal humanitarian supplies'
ynet correspondents
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19:12 | 07.27.25
Authorities bust network funneling weapons stolen from IDF to West Bank terrorists
Five Israeli citizens were indicted Monday after authorities uncovered a weapons trafficking ring supplying stolen military arms to terror groups in the West Bank; The suspects are accused of smuggling rifles, explosives and ammunition from IDF bases to criminal and terror networks
Lior El-Hai
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17:39 | 07.27.25
Amir and Inon were killed by Hamas terrorists who were aiming at their unit's new commander
Captain Amir Saad and Sergeant Inon Nuriel Vana—remembered as committed, hardworking soldiers—leave behind grieving families and a nation mourning their sacrifice
Lior El-Hai, Einav Halabi, Yoav Zitun
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16:42 | 07.27.25
Israel faces claims of firing on civilians; reservist says mob tried to overrun aid corridor
A reservist in Gaza refutes international media headlines accusing Israel of intentionally starving civilians
Gabriel Colodro/The Media Line
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15:57 | 07.27.25
IDF battalion commander, reservist seriously wounded in Gaza battles, military reports
Officer and a desert tracker were seriously wounded in combat in southern Gaza, with two other officers also injured; troops evacuated to hospital
Yoav Zitun, Elisha Ben Kimon
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15:32 | 07.27.25
Hamas signals shift in hostage talks as Israel eases Gaza humanitarian policy
Terror group reportedly willing to compromise amid mounting global pressure, as Israel launches daily pauses and greenlights major aid infrastructure projects, including UAE-backed water pipeline and expanded desalination capacity
Einav Halabi, Elisha Ben Kimon, Itamar Eichner
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14:38 | 07.27.25
Some hostage families slam Gaza humanitarian pause, say Hamas has no reason to return captives
After Israel begins daily aid drops and declares pauses in Gaza, relatives of those held by Hamas accuse government of making concessions without securing progress on hostages’ release, warning it weakens leverage and endangers their loved ones
Alexandra Lukash
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14:02 | 07.27.25
Defense Ministry sounds alarm on worsening mental health crisis among war veterans
By 2028, ministry's Rehabilitation Department expects to treat 100,000 wounded and disabled IDF veterans, with at least half suffering from mental health issues; Since Hamas’ October 7 assault, over 18,000 soldiers have entered care
Yoav Zitun
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12:51 | 07.27.25
Iranian-born Israeli accused of sharing IDF intel with Tehran in fresh spy case
Indictment says suspect revealed identity of Iranian sailor who allegedly aided Israel and shared drone flight paths to Iran; he maintained a relationship with an Iranian woman and met regime officials with her
Roy Rubinstein
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12:20 | 07.27.25
Khamenei spends all day sleeping, getting high, Mossad-linked account says
Mossad-linked X account calls Iran’s supreme leader unfit to govern as citizens suffer under chronic water shortages and power outages
Ynetnews
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11:15 | 07.27.25
Golani Brigade officer, soldier killed by bomb in Khan Younis, IDF says
Capt. Amir Saad and Sgt. Inon Nuriel Vana died when an explosive device hit their armored vehicle in southern Gaza; military death toll in war rises to 898
Yoav Zitun
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09:41 | 07.27.25
Druze man who raised Israeli flag in Syria: 'Al-Sharaa's men are traitors'
Hisam Abu Assi Mardac says threatened by militants and regime loyalists after showing support for Israel in Syria’s Sweida, where over 1,300 have been killed in heavy fighting amid reports of Israeli aid and fears of jihadist control under al-Sharaa
Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner
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08:50 | 07.27.25
Turkish embassy employee arrested in Tel Aviv for allegedly filming girls in beach changing rooms
Police say suspect, identified as Turkish Embassy staffer, caught in the act and found with explicit images on his phone; diplomatic request for house arrest at embassy denied
Ynet
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08:30 | 07.27.25
IDF announces daily humanitarian pause in parts of Gaza to facilitate aid delivery
Military to halt operations in select areas for 10 hours daily to allow movement of food and medical aid; move coordinated with UN and aid groups
Yoav Zitun
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08:06 | 07.27.25
In Gaza’s Rafah, rebel commander claims war already over—and offers alternative to Hamas
In rare public challenge to Hamas, Gaza militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab calls on US and Arab states to back alternative Palestinian governance in eastern Rafah, where his group claims to have restored basic services and civilian safety under Israeli military oversight
Ynetnews
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07:22 | 07.27.25
Israeli Navy seizes Gaza-bound protest ship in Mediterranean
Naval commandos board the Handala protest ship as activists attempt to breach Gaza blockade; live broadcast by activists shows them seated with hands raised as alarms reportedly sound on deck during takeover
Lior Ben Ari
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00:08 | 07.27.25
Israel conducts first airdrop of humanitarian aid into Gaza amid reports of food crisis
In rare move, IDF says it airdropped seven pallets of food into Gaza and connected power to southern desalination plant; army denies famine claims as 'false campaign' by Hamas and will open humanitarian corridors for UN and aid convoys
Yoav Zitun, Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner
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23:49 | 07.26.25
IDF reservist dies of wounds from southern Gaza blast
Sergeant Major (res.) Betzalel Yehoshua Mosbacher, 32, critically injured when IDF vehicle struck explosive in Khan Younis; another soldier seriously wounded in blast; military death toll reaches 896 since start of war
Yoav Zitun
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22:48 | 07.26.25
Families of hostages rally in Tel Aviv as ceasefire talks stall
Freed hostages and relatives of those still held in Gaza plead for urgent action: 'They’re still hungry, scared and waiting'; protesters march to US Embassy and across Israel, calling on leaders to end 'partial deals' and bring everyone home
Ynet correspondents
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22:40 | 07.26.25
Israel weighs response to Macron’s expected recognition of Palestinian state
Jerusalem mulls steps, including West Bank annexation and shuttering French consulate in Jerusalem, and timing; seeks US coordination to dissuade others from joining move
Itamar Eichner
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22:15 | 07.26.25
Israeli ambassador to US warns China may be helping Iran rebuild missile program
Yechiel Leiter warns of 'troubling signs' China aiding Iran’s rebuild a threat meant to 'destroy the Jewish state'; 'Why would anybody want to be partners with somebody who says they want to destroy a state,' he says
Itamar Eichner
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21:31 | 07.26.25
Israeli tourist has part of ear bitten off in suspected antisemitic attack near Athens
Man hospitalized after Syrian migrant allegedly assaulted him on Greek beach shouting anti-Israel slogans; assailant arrested, Israeli embassy in contact with Greek authorities amid string of anti-Israeli incidents across Greece
Itamar Eichner
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20:22 | 07.26.25
Fresh round of Israel-Syria talks expected soon after Paris meeting ends without deal
US-mediated talks in Paris described as 'honest and responsible' but end without agreement; discussions center on border stability, future of Sweida and potential revival of 1974 disengagement deal amid escalating violence in southern Syria
Lior Ben Ari
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20:05 | 07.26.25
After two-day manhunt, ramming attack suspect caught hiding on crane at construction site
Police arrest Arkan Khaled, 27, from Taybeh, suspected of injuring 11 people, including nine soldiers, in a car-ramming attack near Kfar Yona; he was captured at a construction site after a two-day manhunt involving drones and helicopters
Raanan Ben-Zur
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19:38 | 07.26.25
Israeli Navy poised to intercept fresh Gaza-bound protest ship
As the Gaza-bound Handala approaches Israel’s naval blockade, activists vow hunger strike if intercepted; Israel says it will seize the vessel if it refuses to turn back, echoing its response to a similar flotilla last month
Lior Ben Ari, Itamar Eichner, Ron Crissy
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19:11 | 07.26.25
Hamas fears Israeli or US hostage rescue operations amid new threats, report says
Terror group reportedly on high alert after statements by Witkoff, Netanyahu and Trump raise fears of Israeli or US hostage rescue ops; field sources say operatives instructed to monitor all suspicious movement near possible holding sites
Einav Halabi, Noa Lutski
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18:07 | 07.26.25
Can France declare a Palestinian state into existence?
President Macron’s recognition of a Palestinian State could derail hostage-for-ceasefire talks and could cause Palestinians to lose their refugee status, possibly ending UNRWA funding
Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line
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17:28 | 07.26.25
IDF confirms settlers torched homes in West Bank riots
Palestinian media say settlers raided villages near Bethlehem overnight, threatening residents, setting fires and damaging property; military says several suspects detained and handed over to police
Einav Halabi, Ron Crissy
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15:58 | 07.26.25
Report: Iran’s ‘doomsday’ weapons designed to paralyze Israel—now destroyed
Israeli and US attacks eliminated top Iranian scientists and reportedly destroyed critical infrastructure tied to nuclear, EMP and hydrogen bomb efforts; Israel no longer sees Iran as a threshold nuclear state
Ynet
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12:03 | 07.26.25
Terror suspect still at large as manhunt enters 3rd day; locals say ‘we’re not leaving home’
As manhunt for Arkan Khaled enters day three, police release new photo of suspected attacker and urge public to report sightings; helicopters hover over Sharon region as residents say heavy security presence recalls Oct. 7
Ilana Curiel
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10:17 | 07.26.25
Italy opposes recognition of Palestinian state as Macron allies hesitate to join
UK, Germany and Italy reject France's initiative, saying it won't bring peace; Trump calls move irrelevant; Canada backs France as Macron aide expects support from Australia, Japan and New Zealand
Daniel Edelson, New York, Itamar Eichner, Associated Press
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09:16 | 07.26.25
The cages, terrorist’s weapons and suicide pact: Former hostage Emily Damari talks on captivity, release deal
Damari details her harrowing 13-month captivity in Gaza, describing torture, confinement in cages and life in Hamas tunnels, as she and other freed hostages urge world leaders to act before 50 remaining captives suffer the same fate
Lihi Gordon
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00:00 | 07.26.25
Fleeing to the sea: Iran screens new anti-Israel propaganda video
Tehran mourns slain scientists and officials after Israel's Operation Rising Lion, with Khamenei vowing resilience and national unity, while state media airs a propaganda video depicting an ultra-Orthodox man drowning
Lior Ben Ari
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22:14 | 07.25.25
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