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Roman Gofman Approved as New Mossad Director
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Roman Gofman Approved as New Mossad Director

IDF Major-General Roman Gofman, currently the prime minister's military secretary, has been approved to replace David Barnea as the new Mossad Director starting June 2.

Netanyahu and Katz Visit Southern Lebanon, Name 'Silver Plow' Operation
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Netanyahu and Katz Visit Southern Lebanon, Name 'Silver Plow' Operation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz visited IDF troops in southern Lebanon, with Netanyahu stating that the threat of invasion has been averted. Katz announced the name of the operation to disarm Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon as 'Silver Plow'.

Israeli Military on Heightened Alert After Failed Pakistan Peace Talks
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Israeli Military on Heightened Alert After Failed Pakistan Peace Talks

The Chief of Staff of the Israeli Defense Forces, Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir, ordered the military to transition to a state of heightened alert. This directive comes in preparation for a potential renewed military conflict with Iran, following the collapse of peace talks in Pakistan.

South Korea and Israel Clash Over Alleged IDF Abuse Video
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South Korea and Israel Clash Over Alleged IDF Abuse Video

A diplomatic dispute has escalated between South Korea and Israel after South Korean President Lee Jae Myung criticized Israel over alleged rights abuses, following accusations from Israeli officials that he was spreading misinformation regarding a video of alleged IDF abuse of a Palestinian child.

Middle East Tensions Escalate Amid Israeli Strikes, US Warnings, and Concerns Over Iranian Leader's Health
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Middle East Tensions Escalate Amid Israeli Strikes, US Warnings, and Concerns Over Iranian Leader's Health

Israel launched strikes on Iranian petrochemical sites and air defenses, while the US warned of intensifying conflict. Diplomatic statements from the UAE and Italy expressed concerns over regional stability and the potential impact on US global leadership, as reports emerged about the unconscious state of Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

Florida Governor Approves Bill to Rename Palm Beach Airport After Donald Trump
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Florida Governor Approves Bill to Rename Palm Beach Airport After Donald Trump

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that would rename the Palm Beach airport after Donald Trump. The decision follows Florida's approval last year of a plan to donate land in downtown Miami for Trump's presidential library, with the airport renaming requiring FAA approval and administrative procedures.

Middle East Conflict Escalates: US Strikes Iran, Tehran Hits Oil Tanker
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Middle East Conflict Escalates: US Strikes Iran, Tehran Hits Oil Tanker

The United States has attacked an Iranian nuclear site, prompting Iran to strike a fully-loaded oil tanker off the coast of Dubai. The conflict has led to significant market volatility, with oil prices surging to near four-year highs and global stock markets experiencing sharp declines. International efforts, including mediation by Pakistan and China, are underway to de-escalate the situation.

Global Markets Mixed: Oil Prices Jump, Asian Equities Fall Amid Mideast Fears
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Global Markets Mixed: Oil Prices Jump, Asian Equities Fall Amid Mideast Fears

Global markets continue to experience mixed reactions, with oil prices, including Brent crude, jumping higher amid growing fears of a wider Middle East conflict, while Asian equities fall and US stocks mostly advance, balancing market sentiment with jobs data, war uncertainty, and recession fears.

Oil Prices Rise Above $115, Asia Stocks Slide as Iran War Escalates
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Oil Prices Rise Above $115, Asia Stocks Slide as Iran War Escalates

Global oil prices jumped above $115 a barrel and Asian stocks fell sharply as the US-Israel war with Iran escalates, following earlier surges after Yemeni Houthis attacked Israel and widened the conflict.

Dozens of Rescue Workers Killed in Israeli Attacks in Lebanon
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Dozens of Rescue Workers Killed in Israeli Attacks in Lebanon

At least 46 rescue workers and five medical personnel have been killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon since the beginning of the conflict, according to the Lebanese Minister of Health.

Israel Intercepts First Missile from Yemen; US Troops Wounded in Saudi Arabia
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Israel Intercepts First Missile from Yemen; US Troops Wounded in Saudi Arabia

Israel's military has intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, marking the first such interception since the war began, while at least 12 US troops were reportedly injured in an Iranian attack on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia.

IDF Warns Lebanon: Disarm Hezbollah or We Will
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IDF Warns Lebanon: Disarm Hezbollah or We Will

The IDF has issued a stern warning to the Lebanese government, stating that if Hezbollah is not disarmed, the Israeli military will take action to prevent the group's rearmament and protect civilians on its northern border.

Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire as Oil Prices Soar Amid War Risks and Energy Dominance Pursuits
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Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire as Oil Prices Soar Amid War Risks and Energy Dominance Pursuits

Former President Trump has reiterated his rejection of a ceasefire with Iran, asserting that Iran desires a deal but fears its own people and the US. Meanwhile, oil prices continue to climb past $100, driven by lingering risks of a prolonged US-Iran war, impacting global powers as Trump and Xi pursue energy dominance, with Europe particularly vulnerable.

Iran Rejects US Ceasefire Amid Negotiation Claims; Markets React to Peace Hopes
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Iran Rejects US Ceasefire Amid Negotiation Claims; Markets React to Peace Hopes

Iran has rejected a US ceasefire proposal and dismissed claims of ongoing negotiations, dampening hopes for de-escalation, though markets like the S&P 500 still reacted positively to initial hopes for peace talks, with oil prices falling.

IDF Destroys Hezbollah Tunnel and Command Center Amid Escalating Conflict
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IDF Destroys Hezbollah Tunnel and Command Center Amid Escalating Conflict

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon is rapidly escalating, leading to widespread destruction and displacement, with recent Israeli strikes causing damage to buildings in Beirut's southern suburbs. The IDF has destroyed a Hezbollah terror tunnel near Mount Dov and a command center in southern Lebanon.

Middle East Escalation Continues with Fresh Iranian Missile Attacks on Israel and Diplomatic Tensions
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Middle East Escalation Continues with Fresh Iranian Missile Attacks on Israel and Diplomatic Tensions

The Middle East is experiencing intense military activity with fresh waves of Iranian missile attacks reported against Israel, including impacts in Tel Aviv, and ongoing Israeli military operations in Lebanon. German President Steinmeier has criticized the war, while drone activity caused AWS disruption in Bahrain, and Iran continues to dismiss claims of talks with the US as 'fake news'.

IDF's Haredi Hashmonaim Brigade Begins Operations in Lebanon
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IDF's Haredi Hashmonaim Brigade Begins Operations in Lebanon

The IDF's haredi Hashmonaim Brigade has commenced its first operations in Lebanon as part of the ongoing conflict, marking a significant milestone for the brigade which aims to maintain its fighters' ultra-Orthodox lifestyle on the front lines.

Fragile US-Iran Ceasefire Under Pressure Amid Lebanon Strikes and NATO Tensions
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Fragile US-Iran Ceasefire Under Pressure Amid Lebanon Strikes and NATO Tensions

A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran is facing significant challenges, primarily due to ongoing Israeli strikes in Lebanon, which Iran argues are a violation of the truce. Disagreements over whether Lebanon was included in the ceasefire terms have led to confusion and threats of withdrawal, while US President Trump has also used the situation to criticize NATO allies for their perceived lack of support.

Ισραήλ: Οι IDF αναχαίτισαν drone των Χούθι – Ήχησαν σειρήνες στο Εϊλάτ (Βίντεο)
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Ισραήλ: Οι IDF αναχαίτισαν drone των Χούθι – Ήχησαν σειρήνες στο Εϊλάτ (Βίντεο)

Ένα drone που εκτόξευσαν οι υποστηριζόμενοι από το Ιράν Χούθι στην Υεμένη προς το Ισραήλ αναχαιτίστηκε, σύμφωνα με τις Ισραηλινές Αμυντικές Δυνάμεις (IDF). Ισραήλ: Οι IDF αναχαίτισαν drone των Χούθι…

Ships Navigate Strait of Hormuz Following Agreements with Iran
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Ships Navigate Strait of Hormuz Following Agreements with Iran

Several vessels have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in recent days after reaching agreements with Iran. A Swedish shipping company, Stena Bulk, with ships in the Persian Gulf, remains cautious.

Iran War: Global Impacts, Societal Changes, and Military Preparations
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Iran War: Global Impacts, Societal Changes, and Military Preparations

The ongoing Iran war is impacting global financial policy and fundamentally changing Israeli politics, economy, and society, with accusations of war crimes against the US and Israel, while Iran reportedly beefs up its defenses and recruits children in preparation for a ground war.

Israel Plans Expanded Buffer Zone in Southern Lebanon, Threatens Demolition
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Israel Plans Expanded Buffer Zone in Southern Lebanon, Threatens Demolition

Israel's defense minister has announced plans to establish an expanded buffer zone in southern Lebanon, extending up to the Litani River, and has threatened to destroy all homes in Lebanese villages near the border, adopting a 'Rafah and Beit Hanoun model' from Gaza, raising concerns about the displacement of approximately 600,000 people. The IDF is looking to demolish south Lebanon villages and establish permanent outposts.

Netanyahu U-turn After Israel Bans, Then Reverses, Cardinal's Holy Sepulchre Access
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Netanyahu U-turn After Israel Bans, Then Reverses, Cardinal's Holy Sepulchre Access

Israel initially blocked Jerusalem’s Catholic cardinal from marking Palm Sunday at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, sparking international outcry and prompting Washington to express concern. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later reversed the ban, though the Vatican expressed dissatisfaction over the restricted access.

Global Markets Decline, Oil and Commodity Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions and Iran Escalation Fears
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Global Markets Decline, Oil and Commodity Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions and Iran Escalation Fears

European and world stock markets, including Asian equities, are experiencing downward trends for the fifth consecutive week due to intensifying Middle East conflict, which has also caused oil prices to surge towards $117 per barrel and led to a rebound in soybean and corn prices, further fueled by fears of escalation in Iran.

Iran Claims Attacks on Bahrain, UAE Aluminium Plants in Gulf Amid Tehran Explosions
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Iran Claims Attacks on Bahrain, UAE Aluminium Plants in Gulf Amid Tehran Explosions

Iran has claimed responsibility for attacks against major industrial sites in the Gulf, specifically Bahrain and UAE aluminium plants, stating they were retaliation for US-Israeli attacks. A series of explosions were also reported in Tehran as the conflict continues to escalate.

IDF Soldier Killed in Battle in Lebanon
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IDF Soldier Killed in Battle in Lebanon

An IDF soldier, Katz, 22, was killed in battle while fighting in Lebanon, with three other soldiers moderately wounded in the same attack, the military announced.

UN Demands Justice for Iranian School Bombing Amid Israel-Iran Conflict
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UN Demands Justice for Iranian School Bombing Amid Israel-Iran Conflict

The UN human rights chief expressed 'visceral horror' over the deadly bombing of an Iranian school, demanding justice and urging Washington to conclude its probe. This comes as Israel launched extensive attacks on Tehran and Iran attacked Kuwait's port, with rescue teams finding children's toys in the rubble.

Israeli Soldier Killed in Southern Lebanon
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Israeli Soldier Killed in Southern Lebanon

An Israeli soldier was killed during an operation in southern Lebanon, bringing the total number of Israeli soldiers killed in the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah in the region to three.

Israel Announces Occupation of Southern Lebanon Up to Litani River Amid Escalation
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Israel Announces Occupation of Southern Lebanon Up to Litani River Amid Escalation

Israel has intensified its operations in Lebanon, striking various targets and engaging in border clashes, with Defense Minister Israel Katz announcing the military will occupy the southern area up to the Litani River to establish a security zone, a move that has heightened fears in Beirut of a full occupation.

Tramp weakened NATO more than Putin managed in several years": Czech President, retired general, explained that trust in the military alliance is weakening
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Tramp weakened NATO more than Putin managed in several years": Czech President, retired general, explained that trust in the military alliance is weakening

Ο ισραηλινός στρατός ανάφερε ότι η Χεζμπολάχ εκτόξευσε περίπου 3.000 ρουκέτες και άλλα βλήματα από περιοχές νότια του ποταμού Λιτάνι εν μέσω των τρεχουσών μαχών. IDF: Η πυραυλική εκτόξευση της…

Mitsotakis' intervention on CNN against the backdrop of developments in the Middle East – Greece seeks a separate agreement for the Strait of Hormuz
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Mitsotakis' intervention on CNN against the backdrop of developments in the Middle East – Greece seeks a separate agreement for the Strait of Hormuz

Σε μια περίοδο έντονων γεωπολιτικών εξελίξεων, ο Πρωθυπουργός Κυριάκος Μητσοτάκης παραχώρησε συνέντευξη στο CNN και τη δημοσιογράφο Κριστιάν Αμανπούρ, όπου τοποθετήθηκε για την εκεχειρία στη Μέση…

Israeli Soldier Killed in Southern Lebanon Amid Clashes
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Israeli Soldier Killed in Southern Lebanon Amid Clashes

The Israeli army announced that one of its soldiers was killed 'in battle' in southern Lebanon, an area where Israel and the pro-Iranian Shiite organization have been clashing for over a month.

French and Japanese-Owned Ships Make First Hormuz Crossings
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French and Japanese-Owned Ships Make First Hormuz Crossings

French and Japanese-owned ships have reportedly made their first crossings through the Strait of Hormuz since the conflict began. This marks a significant development for international shipping in the critical waterway.

Global Outcry and Palestinian Fears Mount Over New Israeli Death Penalty Law
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Global Outcry and Palestinian Fears Mount Over New Israeli Death Penalty Law

Families of Palestinian prisoners are protesting against a controversial bill passed by the Israeli Knesset, which allows for the death penalty for Palestinians in the West Bank, with jailed Palestinians expressing fears of execution without due process. The UN has warned that applying this new law would constitute a war crime, condemning it as 'deeply discriminatory', sparking global outcry.

Netzah Yehuda CEO Denies Battalion's Suspension After CNN Altercation
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Netzah Yehuda CEO Denies Battalion's Suspension After CNN Altercation

The CEO of the Netzah Yehuda battalion has denied reports of the unit's suspension by IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, following an altercation between reservist soldiers and CNN reporters, contradicting earlier claims of a suspension after the unit detained CNN journalists.

CBI Steps In to Probe Rs 590 Crore Haryana Bank Fraud
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CBI Steps In to Probe Rs 590 Crore Haryana Bank Fraud

The Indian state of Haryana has recommended a CBI probe into a Rs 590 crore fraud involving IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank, with the CBI now stepping in to investigate the diversion of government funds.

Netanyahu Orders Restoration of Latin Patriarch's Access to Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday Mass
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Netanyahu Orders Restoration of Latin Patriarch's Access to Holy Sepulchre for Palm Sunday Mass

Following widespread backlash, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered that the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, be granted full and immediate access to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday mass, after Israeli police had initially blocked his entry.

Trump Extends Pause on Iran Strikes to April 6, Citing Talks and Operation Epic Fury
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Trump Extends Pause on Iran Strikes to April 6, Citing Talks and Operation Epic Fury

US President Donald Trump has again postponed planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, extending the deadline to April 6 and citing progress in ongoing talks. He also noted Iran's allowance of 10 oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz as a positive sign, indicating seriousness in negotiations, as Operation Epic Fury continues.

IDF Confirms Killing of Iranian Naval Commander Alireza Tangsiri; Trump Warns Iran
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IDF Confirms Killing of Iranian Naval Commander Alireza Tangsiri; Trump Warns Iran

The IDF has confirmed eliminating Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, who was responsible for the Strait of Hormuz blockade, while US President Donald Trump has urged Iran's negotiators to engage fully before it's too late.

IRGC Navy Chief Alireza Tangsiri Reportedly Killed in Israeli Strike, Israeli Media Claims
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IRGC Navy Chief Alireza Tangsiri Reportedly Killed in Israeli Strike, Israeli Media Claims

Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of the IRGC Navy Corps, responsible for the Strait of Hormuz, was reportedly killed in an Israeli strike near Bandar Abbas, according to Israeli officials and media claims, though there has been no official confirmation from Iranian sources regarding his death.

Israel Expands Buffer Zone in Lebanon; Iran Sets Ceasefire Condition
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Israel Expands Buffer Zone in Lebanon; Iran Sets Ceasefire Condition

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boasts about expanding the country's 'buffer zone' from Lebanon, while Iran has told mediators that Lebanon must be included in any ceasefire agreement with the US and Israel, linking the end of the war to a halt in Israel's offensive.

Israel Accuses Lebanese Army of Deceiving IDF on Hezbollah Disarmament
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Israel Accuses Lebanese Army of Deceiving IDF on Hezbollah Disarmament

Tensions are escalating between Israel and Lebanon as the IDF continues its military campaign, occupying areas south of the Litani river and engaging in fighting with Iran-backed Hezbollah. Israeli officers now accuse the Lebanese army of lying about disarming Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, claiming they deceived Israel.

IDF Reservist Found Dead in Bat Yam Shelter
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IDF Reservist Found Dead in Bat Yam Shelter

An IDF reservist was found dead in a Bat Yam shelter, prompting an investigation. Reports indicate he was not receiving treatment from the Defense Ministry Rehabilitation Division and had not previously sought assistance.