June
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The day began with the death of Staff Sergeant Adam Tzarfati from a Hezbollah drone in southern Lebanon, the 14th soldier killed since the ceasefire. In response, Netanyahu and Katz ordered strikes on Beirut's Dahieh district, effectively ending the truce. Mass panic and evacuations followed in Beirut. Iran threatened to attack northern Israel if Dahieh was struck, and froze nuclear talks with the US. By afternoon, massive haredi protests against draft dodger arrests blocked highways and trains nationwide, with clashes at a senior officer's home. In the evening, after a call with Netanyahu, Trump announced a new ceasefire: Hezbollah would stop firing and Israel would not enter Beirut, canceling the planned strike. Later, Captain Dr. Uri Yosef Silvester was killed by another Hezbollah drone.
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The day was dominated by reports of a heated phone call between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu, in which Trump allegedly called Netanyahu 'crazy' and 'ungrateful,' claiming he would be in prison without him. The call occurred as Trump declared a Lebanon ceasefire, halting an Israeli strike on Beirut. Despite the ceasefire, Hezbollah rocket fire continued into the night. By morning, editors framed the call as exposing Netanyahu's bluff. In the afternoon, Roman Gofman was inaugurated as Mossad chief, vowing to end the Iranian regime. Later, the IDF captured Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, and Brig. Gen. Israel Shomer resigned amid a moral offenses investigation.
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The day was dominated by two parallel crises. In the Knesset, the election of a new state comptroller descended into chaos when Likud MKs were pressured to photograph their secret ballots for coalition candidate Michael Rabilo, Netanyahu's personal lawyer. After a first-round stalemate and a suspended second round, Rabilo was ultimately elected, prompting accusations of a corrupted process. Simultaneously, dozens of Haredi protesters attacked the home of Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg, smashing windows and vandalizing property in protest over draft-dodger arrests; over 50 were detained. These domestic upheavals overshadowed ongoing security developments: US-Iran clashes in the Gulf, an Iranian missile strike on Kuwait's airport, and Hezbollah drone fire at Kiryat Shmona.
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The day began with reports of a US-brokered Israel-Lebanon ceasefire conditioned on Hezbollah's withdrawal north of the Litani River. By early afternoon, Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem rejected the truce as 'humiliating,' vowing continued attacks. Rocket and drone fire persisted, including a drone strike near Northern Command chief Rafi Milo's vehicle and a warning in Shlomi during Netanyahu's visit. In the evening, Captain Eitan Shmuel Lemberg was killed by an anti-tank missile north of the Litani, dominating late headlines. Other stories included the haredi rampage at Justice Sohlberg's home, a car bombing on the Ayalon Highway, and Netanyahu's appointment of Brig. Gen. Guy Markizano as military secretary.
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The day's dominant story was the revelation that Israel secretly deployed commando and intelligence units to Azerbaijan during the Iran war, with bases reportedly less than 100 km from Tabriz. This appeared across outlets from morning (Walla, N12, Kikar Hashabbat, Kipa, 13tv) through afternoon (Jerusalem Post), overshadowing other threads. Trump's claim that Iran's uranium is 'entombed' and accessible without a deal recurred in overnight and morning headlines but faded by midday. In the afternoon, two IDF officers were seriously wounded in southern Lebanon, and Lebanese President Aoun criticized Hezbollah and Iran. By evening, stalled US-Iran talks and Haredi riots in Jerusalem and Beit Shemesh drew attention, but the Azerbaijan deployment remained the day's editorial priority.
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The day was dominated by two internal-security stories. In the afternoon, multiple outlets reported that Israel had spied on senior Trump administration officials, including envoy Steve Witkoff, during Iran nuclear negotiations. This came as the Pentagon raised Israel's espionage threat level to 'critical.' Almost simultaneously, new Mossad chief Roman Gofman dismissed his deputy, A., just four days into his term, a move covered across the media as a leadership shake-up. Earlier, US-Iran hostilities continued: overnight US strikes on Iranian radar sites prompted Iranian missile and drone attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, with Trump claiming Iran retained only 21% missile capacity. In the West Bank, settler rampages in Huwara, including an IDF soldier filmed beating Palestinians, drew condemnation. By evening, two IDF soldiers were reported killed in separate incidents in southern Lebanon.
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The day began with a rolling terror shooting in the Sharon region, killing reservist Haim Kalomiti and wounding five. By midday, Israel struck Hezbollah command posts in Beirut's Dahiyeh in response to earlier rocket fire, defying Trump's prior warnings. Iran then launched multiple salvos of ballistic missiles at northern Israel, all intercepted, prompting nationwide school cancellations. Trump publicly urged Netanyahu not to retaliate, saying he would call him to demand restraint. Israeli officials vowed a forceful response, while Iran claimed the attack was over unless provoked. The media narrative shifted from ceasefire violations to direct Iran-Israel confrontation and US pressure.
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The day began with Israel launching airstrikes on military targets and a petrochemical plant in Iran, defying Trump's public plea not to retaliate for earlier Iranian missile fire. By morning, Iran responded with multiple salvos at central and northern Israel, while Houthis fired from Yemen. As the exchange continued, Trump demanded an immediate ceasefire and warned Netanyahu that Israel would be left alone if it escalated. By early afternoon, Israeli officials confirmed halting strikes on Iran at Trump's request, though operations in southern Lebanon persisted. Iran announced a unilateral halt, conditioning it on no Israeli strikes in Lebanon. Netanyahu later declared the fire 'contained for now,' but media focused on Trump's ultimatum and the limited scope of Israel's response, framing it as a climbdown.
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The day was dominated by Trump's accusation that Iran shot down a US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, and his vow that the US 'must' retaliate. This story broke in the late afternoon and immediately saturated coverage across all outlets, overshadowing earlier developments.
Earlier, the IDF Chief of Staff had stated that the recent Israeli strike on Iran was preparation for a 'much more severe blow,' a warning carried widely. A Hezbollah gunman infiltrated from Lebanon near Misgav Am, fired at troops, and was killed—an incident that raised concerns about border vulnerabilities.
By evening, Trump's threat and Iran's defiant response became the central narrative, with Israeli sources expressing fear that the US might never greenlight a major Israeli strike on Iran. Concurrently, Hesder yeshiva heads announced a halt to sending students to the Armored Corps over female integration.
Earlier, the IDF Chief of Staff had stated that the recent Israeli strike on Iran was preparation for a 'much more severe blow,' a warning carried widely. A Hezbollah gunman infiltrated from Lebanon near Misgav Am, fired at troops, and was killed—an incident that raised concerns about border vulnerabilities.
By evening, Trump's threat and Iran's defiant response became the central narrative, with Israeli sources expressing fear that the US might never greenlight a major Israeli strike on Iran. Concurrently, Hesder yeshiva heads announced a halt to sending students to the Armored Corps over female integration.
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The day was dominated by a rapid US-Iran escalation. It began with US strikes on Iran in retaliation for the downing of an Apache helicopter, reported across all outlets by 9:31 PM. Iran retaliated by attacking US bases in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait. By morning, Trump threatened further strikes, accusing Iran of delaying nuclear talks. Erdogan's threats against Israel over its Lebanon and Syria operations also featured prominently. Throughout the day, Trump repeatedly vowed to strike Iran 'very hard' again, with the US preparing for a second wave. An Iranian missile fragment hit the Ramat David airbase, confirmed by the IDF. The narrative shifted from initial retaliation to a sustained US pressure campaign, with Trump's ultimatums and Iran's defiance dominating editorial priorities.
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The day began with reports of a second consecutive night of US strikes on Iran, with Trump threatening further attacks if no nuclear deal was reached. Iran retaliated by closing the Strait of Hormuz and firing at US targets. By early afternoon, Trump escalated his rhetoric, vowing to strike 'very hard' tonight and seize Kharg Island. However, in a dramatic reversal around 5:40 PM, Trump announced he had called off the strikes, claiming a near-final deal approved by all parties, including Israel. Iranian officials initially mocked the claim, but later signaled high likelihood of approval. Netanyahu confirmed Israel was not a party to the memorandum. The story dominated headlines throughout the day, overshadowing domestic events like the Haredi draft protests that paralyzed central Israel for two hours and the Jenin blast that wounded an officer.
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The day was dominated by the rapid finalization of a US-Iran nuclear deal. Early headlines focused on Trump's surprise announcement of a near-final agreement, catching Israel off guard and canceling imminent US strikes. By morning, details emerged of a 14-point draft excluding ballistic missiles, with Iran insisting on enrichment rights. Netanyahu vowed Iran would not get nuclear weapons under his watch. Trump then denied leaked terms as 'fake news,' but by afternoon, Pakistan's PM announced a final agreed text. A senior US official said the deal leads to the US receiving enriched uranium. Israeli officials expressed anger and concern throughout, while domestic stories like the Tel Aviv Pride parade and Haredi draft protests received secondary coverage.
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The day was dominated by the US-Iran deal's final stretch. Morning reports detailed Iran's efforts to booby-trap uranium tunnels and Trump's last-minute halt of a commando raid. By early afternoon, Pakistan's PM announced a signing within 24 hours, though Iran denied the nuclear scope. At 4:55 PM, Trump confirmed the deal would be signed tomorrow, promising to collect and destroy the uranium later. Israeli officials reacted with alarm, calling the deal a 'catastrophe' and warning it leaves the nuclear threat intact. The cabinet prepared to convene. Meanwhile, IDF struck Hezbollah in Lebanon, and a drone was intercepted near Metula. Domestic stories included anti-government protests and a toddler's death from infection.
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The day was dominated by the collision between the imminent US-Iran nuclear deal and a sharp military escalation. Early headlines reported Hezbollah drones exploding in northern Israel, violating the ceasefire. By mid-morning, the IDF retaliated with strikes on Hezbollah's Dahiyeh headquarters in Beirut, drawing immediate Iranian threats of retaliation. Editors framed the timing—hours before the deal signing—as a message to Tehran and Washington. Trump publicly rebuked Netanyahu, saying the strike 'shouldn't have happened' and that he told him 'what the hell are you doing?' As Israel braced for Iranian missiles, Trump pressed Tehran to hold fire with economic incentives, but Iran rejected them and vowed a response. By evening, Trump informed Netanyahu the deal could be signed tonight, with Qatar finalizing details. The day's editorial focus shifted from the deal's terms to the diplomatic-military crisis it triggered.
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The day was dominated by the US-Iran deal's announcement and its fallout. Overnight, Trump confirmed the deal was complete, with the Strait of Hormuz reopening and a ceasefire in Lebanon. Pakistani and Iranian sources added details, while Israeli outlets framed it as a humiliation. By morning, Defense Minister Katz declared Israel would not withdraw from southern Lebanon, and Smotrich called the deal bad. Editors highlighted the $300 billion reconstruction package and the omission of Israeli demands. In the afternoon, US officials said the MOU was digitally signed and did not require Israeli withdrawal. Netanyahu's evening press conference became the focal point: he claimed Israel was saved from annihilation but admitted he did not know the deal's terms, a line that dominated late headlines and drew criticism for his strategy.
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The day was dominated by the leaking of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, revealing a $300 billion rehabilitation package, immediate oil sanctions relief, and a commitment to end the Lebanon war—without mentioning Israel. Editors across outlets led with the deal's terms, Trump's assertion that Iran will 'never' have a nuclear weapon, and his rebuke of Netanyahu for excessive force in Lebanon. The Israeli Air Force commander's revelation that a strike on Iran was halted an hour before takeoff by Trump resurfaced, framing the deal as a forced Israeli retreat. Hezbollah claimed Iran promised no final deal without Israeli withdrawal, while Iran threatened retaliation for continued IDF strikes. Netanyahu admitted ignorance of the deal's details, and support for Trump collapsed in Israeli polls.
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The day was dominated by Trump's G7 press conference, where he defended the US-Iran MoU, sent a draft to Israel, and criticized Netanyahu's Lebanon approach. Editors led with Trump's assertion that only 'fools' want continued bombing and that Iran should keep ballistic missiles. The full MoU text was published, revealing $300 billion for reconstruction, diluted uranium remaining in Iran, and a Lebanon ceasefire. Earlier, five IDF soldiers were wounded by Hezbollah drones in southern Lebanon, one critically, shattering the ceasefire. The Knesset granted MK Gotliv immunity for exposing a Shin Bet agent, who appealed to the High Court. Haredi protests blocked Highway 4, with police using stun grenades and making arrests.
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The day was dominated by the fallout from the US-Iran MOU signing. Overnight, editors led with the digital signing and Iran's boast of defeating two nuclear powers, but by morning the death of reservist Alexander Filin in a Lebanon IED blast took over front pages. As the day progressed, attention shifted to JD Vance's sharp rebuke of Israeli ministers for criticizing Trump, with multiple outlets quoting him saying Trump is the only world leader who supports Israel and that Israel was built with US money. Concurrently, the High Court recommended a revote on the state comptroller due to secrecy violations. By evening, Mojtaba Khamenei revealed his initial opposition to the deal, and Trump called for a ceasefire on all fronts, including Lebanon, while Netanyahu vowed to maintain IDF presence.
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The day opened with the cancellation of US-Iran talks in Switzerland, blamed on Israeli strikes in Lebanon after Hezbollah ceasefire violations. By morning, editors shifted to the killing of four IDF soldiers, including tank battalion commander Lt. Col. Dor Gedalia Ben-Shimhon, by a Hezbollah drone in southern Lebanon. The incident dominated front pages, with details on the commander and the attack method. In the afternoon, a new Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, mediated by the US and Qatar, took effect, with Israeli officials confirming the halt but vowing to respond if attacked. Simultaneously, US intelligence warned that Netanyahu might sabotage the Iran deal, and Trump praised Netanyahu as a 'warrior PM' amid tensions. The ceasefire held, but the tank commander's death remained under investigation.
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The morning began with reports of a shattered ceasefire in Lebanon as the IDF launched extensive strikes in response to Hezbollah fire, resulting in dozens of Lebanese casualties. By midday, editorial focus shifted to Tehran as the Revolutionary Guard announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and threatened missile strikes against Israel, citing violations of the MOU.
In the afternoon, under heavy US pressure and with nuclear talks looming in Switzerland, Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz ordered the IDF to once again hold its fire in Lebanon to allow the diplomatic track to proceed. Amidst these diplomatic shifts, outlets reported the deaths of two soldiers, Sgt. Maj. Yoav Klein and Staff Sgt. Nir Ben Ari, killed in separate incidents. The day concluded with US Vice President Vance arriving in Switzerland for technical talks, while President Trump threatened to impose tolls in the Hormuz Strait if a final deal is not reached within 60 days.
In the afternoon, under heavy US pressure and with nuclear talks looming in Switzerland, Prime Minister Netanyahu and Defense Minister Katz ordered the IDF to once again hold its fire in Lebanon to allow the diplomatic track to proceed. Amidst these diplomatic shifts, outlets reported the deaths of two soldiers, Sgt. Maj. Yoav Klein and Staff Sgt. Nir Ben Ari, killed in separate incidents. The day concluded with US Vice President Vance arriving in Switzerland for technical talks, while President Trump threatened to impose tolls in the Hormuz Strait if a final deal is not reached within 60 days.
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The day opened with the naming of a fourth soldier killed in the Lebanon tank incident, Staff Sgt. Nave Habshoosh, and a Supreme Court hearing on judicial selection reform where Justice Amit warned of 'regime change'. By late morning, editors shifted to US-Iran talks in Switzerland, with Defense Minister Katz asserting no IDF restraints in Lebanon. The afternoon was dominated by Trump's threat to strike Iran if Hezbollah wasn't stopped, and the subsequent walkout of the Iranian delegation. By evening, Iran demanded full Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon as a condition to resume talks, while the IDF revealed a massive Hezbollah drone tunnel and the military chief warned of renewed infiltration threats.
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The day began with the conclusion of US-Iran talks in Switzerland, where mediators announced a new Lebanon friction-prevention mechanism excluding Israel, while Israel vowed to increase pressure on Hezbollah. By morning, UK Prime Minister Starmer resigned, and Iran's delegation left Switzerland after securing a sanctions waiver on oil exports and agreeing to IAEA inspections. In the afternoon, Netanyahu insisted on IDF freedom of action in southern Lebanon, and Israel set conditions for withdrawal. However, by evening, editors across outlets shifted focus to a shooting in Montreal's Jewish neighborhood, where a police officer and a Jewish civilian were killed and the shooter neutralized. The attack dominated front pages, overshadowing diplomatic developments and Messi's World Cup record.
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The day opened with the aftermath of the Montreal Jewish quarter shooting and Trump's threat to 'handle Bibi's problem quickly' over Lebanon. By mid-morning, Iran denied IAEA access to damaged nuclear sites, contradicting US claims, and Trump called Tehran's denial a lie. In the afternoon, Israel-Lebanon talks resumed in Washington, with reports that Ron Arad's remains could be discussed. However, by evening, editors across outlets shifted focus to Netanyahu's deal with Haredi leaders: in exchange for supporting a political commission of inquiry into October 7 and splitting the attorney general's role, the coalition would advance Haredi draft exemption laws. Haredi leaders threatened to dissolve the Knesset if progress stalled, dominating front pages.
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The day was dominated by massive Haredi vehicle convoy protests against IDF draft arrests, causing nationwide traffic disruptions from morning to evening. Convoys departed from 19 cities, blocking major highways including Routes 1 and 4, with violent clashes reported in Arad between protesters and secular residents. A pregnant woman was seriously injured in an accident on Highway 1. Leaders threatened to 'turn the country upside down,' while police struggled to manage the gridlock. The protests ended after several hours, but the fallout continued. In other news, Netanyahu concluded his corruption trial testimony after 98 hearings, and a Defense Ministry contractor was killed in a building collapse in Gaza.
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The day was split between two dominant stories: a devastating double earthquake in Venezuela and Iran's ultimatum to Israel over Lebanon. Early headlines focused on the quake, with fears of thousands dead and buildings collapsed in Caracas, while Israel considered sending aid. By morning, a US official claimed Israel had partially withdrawn from southern Lebanon, which Israel and Lebanon denied, triggering Iranian threats that Israel must withdraw or flee in defeat. The Iran story gained momentum through the afternoon, with outlets covering the unprecedented CENTCOM-IRGC communication channel announced by Vice President Vance. Domestic news included the death of reservist Bassel Sweid in a vehicle accident in Lebanon, Netanyahu's associates threatening he would split from Likud, and the declassification of Gilad Shalit abduction logs on its 20th anniversary.
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The day was dominated by the signing of a trilateral framework agreement between Israel, Lebanon, and the US in Washington. Morning headlines focused on a heated cabinet clash over the Lebanon ceasefire, with ministers criticizing IDF restrictions and the chief of staff reminding them they had wanted the truce. By afternoon, reports emerged of a breakthrough in talks, and by evening, outlets across the spectrum led with the signing ceremony. The deal includes a pilot IDF withdrawal from two areas near the Yellow Line, conditional on Hezbollah disarmament, and was framed as a blow to Iran. Earlier in the day, protests at Bnei Brak over Haredi draft exemptions and the rising death toll from the Venezuela earthquake competed for attention but were eclipsed by the diplomatic development.
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The day was dominated by the aftermath of the Israel-Lebanon framework deal and Netanyahu's evening press conference. Morning headlines focused on Hezbollah's furious reaction, with Nasrallah calling the agreement humiliating and vowing to undermine it, while Israeli strikes continued in southern Lebanon. By afternoon, Defense Minister Katz announced the IDF was preparing for a prolonged stay in the security zone. The main editorial shift came at 18:00, when Netanyahu held a press conference hailing the deal as a historic blow to Iran and Hezbollah, and unexpectedly announced plans to form a broad national unity government. Opposition leaders immediately rejected the call as divisive. The unity vow eclipsed earlier reports of US-Iran clashes in Hormuz and domestic Haredi draft tensions.
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The day opened with a strategic escalation in the Persian Gulf as US forces struck Iranian targets for a second consecutive night. Editors across all major outlets highlighted President Trump’s warning that Iran could "cease to exist" following its retaliatory missile strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait, a development that overshadowed the previous day’s unity government discourse.
By midday, the editorial focus shifted to the human cost of the Lebanon security zone following the death of Captain David Hazutt in a clash with Hezbollah. This coincided with a surge in domestic violence, as five murders within 24 hours across Jaffa, Holon, and Arab towns dominated the internal security agenda.
In the evening, reporting centered on the IDF’s destruction of a 200-meter-long Hezbollah tunnel, which triggered earthquake alerts across the Galilee. This was accompanied by the publication of the Haredi draft law details, specifically a 90-day arrest freeze for deserters, reflecting the government's attempt to stabilize the coalition.
By midday, the editorial focus shifted to the human cost of the Lebanon security zone following the death of Captain David Hazutt in a clash with Hezbollah. This coincided with a surge in domestic violence, as five murders within 24 hours across Jaffa, Holon, and Arab towns dominated the internal security agenda.
In the evening, reporting centered on the IDF’s destruction of a 200-meter-long Hezbollah tunnel, which triggered earthquake alerts across the Galilee. This was accompanied by the publication of the Haredi draft law details, specifically a 90-day arrest freeze for deserters, reflecting the government's attempt to stabilize the coalition.
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The day was dominated by the judges' renewed recommendation to drop the bribery charge in Netanyahu's trial, following his cross-examination. This legal development overshadowed other stories, including the US-Iran ceasefire and planned Doha talks, which were marked by conflicting claims—Trump announced Iran requested a meeting, while Tehran denied it. Defense Minister Katz warned of imminent war with Iran, ordering IDF readiness for 'Operation Blue-White.' The High Court partially halted the State Comptroller's October 7 probes. A Haredi boycott toppled the Red Cross bill, and a major intelligence failure was revealed regarding a Hezbollah drone base assessed as empty for over a year.
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The day was dominated by the fallout from a Haredi rally in Bnei Brak, where Rabbi Aryeh Yazdi cursed IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, calling for his name to be erased. The incitement drew condemnation from across the political spectrum, but Prime Minister Netanyahu initially remained silent. By morning, Netanyahu threatened to cancel coalition talks unless Shas condemned the remarks, leading to a rare public rebuke from the party's Council of Torah Sages. Yazdi's camp later claimed it was a slip of the tongue. The story overshadowed other developments, including Netanyahu's visit to the security zone in Lebanon, where he vowed the IDF would remain as long as Hezbollah poses a threat, and the advancement of a Basic Law enshrining Torah study.
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