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Throughout August 1, Israeli media were saturated with reports of an imminent joint US-Israel strike on Iran. Overnight, CBS reported that the US and Israel had discussed a joint attack over the weekend, with Trump approving strikes on energy sites. By morning, the US embassy in Jerusalem urged American citizens to consider leaving, and the advisory was extended to the entire Middle East. In the afternoon, a senior US military official warned that the Navy lacked sufficient ships to defend Israel, forcing a choice between defending America or Israel. By evening, Israeli officials assessed that Trump was close to ordering a major attack, and the IDF raised its alert level. Iran threatened retaliation against Israel and regional states, while Hamas began distributing weapons in Gaza. The day's editorial focus remained fixed on the escalating confrontation, with domestic stories marginalized.
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The day was dominated by Trump's abrupt cancellation of the planned US strike on Iran. Overnight, headlines reported Israel's assessment that Iran would fire missiles regardless of its involvement. At 02:24, Trump announced he had called off the attack at Tehran's request, claiming a deal was imminent to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the nuclear threat, with Israel's support. By morning, Iranian officials mocked the reversal and denied any agreement, insisting the strait remained closed. Israeli media highlighted frustration and surprise, with officials saying they were left in the dark for hours. Afternoon reports detailed Gulf divisions: the UAE pushed for strikes while Saudi Arabia urged restraint. Concurrently, Netanyahu's closed-door vow that Haredi draft dodgers would 'enlist or go to prison' sparked a coalition crisis, with coalition partners accusing him of cynicism. A wildfire near Beit Shemesh and Defense Minister Katz's televised replacement of the Central Command chief received secondary attention.
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The day was dominated by the fallout from Defense Minister Katz's live televised announcement that he was replacing Central Command chief Avi Bluth. Overnight, the IDF and Chief of Staff Zamir denied the move, calling it unauthorized and freezing all senior appointments until 2027. By morning, Katz backtracked, claiming he never called for Bluth's dismissal and that the general was performing well. The media focused on the institutional clash, with headlines highlighting the IDF's pushback and Katz's retreat.
In parallel, Trump's Iran ultimatum escalated: after Iran denied talks, Trump accused its leadership of duplicity and threatened a deal or 'beheading' of the regime. Israeli outlets gave prominent coverage to the US-Iran tension, while a cabinet dispute over the Gaza peace plan saw ministers demanding a revote. The day's editorial priorities reflected a split between the domestic military-political crisis and the international confrontation.
In parallel, Trump's Iran ultimatum escalated: after Iran denied talks, Trump accused its leadership of duplicity and threatened a deal or 'beheading' of the regime. Israeli outlets gave prominent coverage to the US-Iran tension, while a cabinet dispute over the Gaza peace plan saw ministers demanding a revote. The day's editorial priorities reflected a split between the domestic military-political crisis and the international confrontation.
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The day opened with the Likud party court ruling that sitting MKs and ministers cannot run in regional primary slots, upending Netanyahu's plans and dominating headlines across outlets. Coverage detailed the political earthquake, with lists of lawmakers at risk and analysis of the winners and losers.
By mid-morning, attention shifted to the Strait of Hormuz, as reports emerged of an imminent Iran-Oman deal to reopen the waterway and grant Iran control and fee-collection rights. Multiple outlets cited progress and expected an announcement within hours, framing it as a capitulation or a diplomatic breakthrough.
In the afternoon, a prominent lawyer was murdered in his Rishon Lezion office by a disgruntled client, who later surrendered. The story received wall-to-wall coverage, with security footage and witness testimony.
Other developments included new IDF restrictions requiring chief of staff approval for targeted killings in Gaza, a large wildfire near Ben Shemen that blocked major highways, and Haredi draft protests.
By mid-morning, attention shifted to the Strait of Hormuz, as reports emerged of an imminent Iran-Oman deal to reopen the waterway and grant Iran control and fee-collection rights. Multiple outlets cited progress and expected an announcement within hours, framing it as a capitulation or a diplomatic breakthrough.
In the afternoon, a prominent lawyer was murdered in his Rishon Lezion office by a disgruntled client, who later surrendered. The story received wall-to-wall coverage, with security footage and witness testimony.
Other developments included new IDF restrictions requiring chief of staff approval for targeted killings in Gaza, a large wildfire near Ben Shemen that blocked major highways, and Haredi draft protests.
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The day opened with the High Court freezing coalition funds for Haredi education and settlements, a procedural blow that dominated morning headlines. By early afternoon, the IDF launched strikes in southern Lebanon after accusing Hezbollah of violating the ceasefire, issuing a rare evacuation warning for a border village. This military escalation, with reports of casualties and internal debate over the response's intensity, became the central story. Simultaneously, the Strait of Hormuz negotiations advanced: Iran and Oman announced an agreement on a trade mechanism, while the US lifted sanctions on Iran-linked entities. Coverage highlighted Tehran's claim that final approval awaited Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, with whom communication was described as 'very difficult.' The dual focus on the Lebanon front and the Hormuz deal reflected editors' prioritization of immediate security threats and the regional diplomatic realignment.
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The day was dominated by two parallel tragedies. Overnight, two reserve soldiers were killed by a booby-trapped building in southern Lebanon, triggering wall-to-wall coverage of the incident, the victims' identities, and the IDF's investigation into whether procedures were followed. By morning, the funeral of Major Harel Birnstock drew live broadcasts and eulogies, while reports emerged that the US had blocked a wider Israeli response. In the afternoon, the focus shifted to the Eldar Dayan case: after weeks of searching, his body was identified, and his friends were formally suspected of murder. The police requested a 15-day remand, but the court granted only a week. Later, political developments included Gilad Erdan's new party announcement and the Mossad chief's dismissal of two senior officials over the failed Iran regime-change plan.
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Morning reports were defined by Donald Trump's promise of an imminent end to the Iran conflict and developments in the Strait of Hormuz negotiations, juxtaposed with headlines tracking the critical health status of Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei. By midday, editors prioritized the signing of a defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, framing it as a new regional axis to counter Houthi and Iranian aggression.
In the afternoon, attention shifted to internal security briefings; major outlets highlighted Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar’s warning to the cabinet that Hamas is stalling Gaza negotiations to await the US election results. Late-day coverage was split between the legal progression of the Eldar Dayan murder indictments and reports of internal volatility within the Prime Minister’s Bureau, specifically involving allegations of physical altercations by Sarah Netanyahu toward staff.
In the afternoon, attention shifted to internal security briefings; major outlets highlighted Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar’s warning to the cabinet that Hamas is stalling Gaza negotiations to await the US election results. Late-day coverage was split between the legal progression of the Eldar Dayan murder indictments and reports of internal volatility within the Prime Minister’s Bureau, specifically involving allegations of physical altercations by Sarah Netanyahu toward staff.
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The day opened with Israeli media fixated on US Gen. Dan Caine's reported search for an 'off-ramp' from the Iran war, a story carried by multiple outlets overnight and into the morning. By midday, attention shifted to the Strait of Hormuz, where an Iranian missile struck a UAE tanker, and Iran's president declared it 'the best time' for negotiations. Concurrently, Pakistan's defense minister called Israel 'illegitimate' and urged a 'united military front' against it, a day after signing a defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey. In the afternoon, US Vice President Vance claimed progress in talks with Iran over Hormuz, while Tehran issued new demands. Evening coverage highlighted Egypt's potential accession to the Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan alliance, framing it as a regional realignment that sidelines Israel. Throughout the day, editors prioritized the Hormuz escalation and the emerging anti-Israel bloc over domestic stories like Haredi protests in Jerusalem.
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Editors led with President Trump's consideration of declaring victory in the Iran war without a nuclear deal, potentially in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. This narrative dominated from morning through evening, with outlets reporting Trump's 'low keying' approach and willingness to extend the ceasefire permanently. Concurrently, Prime Minister Netanyahu's formal rejection of the US-backed 15-point Gaza plan drew sustained attention, as he insisted on full Hamas disarmament before any IDF withdrawal. The day also saw a tragic series of accidents claiming the lives of four children and teens, covered prominently but secondary to the geopolitical shifts. By evening, polls showed Netanyahu's bloc gaining a seat, while reports of a secret Syria-Lebanon channel mediated by Turkey added to the regional realignment story.
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Editors opened the day with a cascade of reports on a regional deception plot: an Arab state advised another to sign a peace agreement with Israel as a prelude to war, a story carried by multiple outlets from early morning. By midday, attention shifted to Iran's claim that the Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defense pact signals a shift away from US reliance, covered extensively by The Times of Israel and The Jerusalem Post. In the afternoon, a powerful earthquake in Colombia dominated breaking news, with casualty figures rising through the evening. However, the late-day editorial priority pivoted to two major diplomatic developments: Colombia's recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, and the revelation of a secret US-Syria-IAEA-Israel agreement to neutralize a Syrian nuclear site. Domestic politics, including Likud primaries and Netanyahu's controversial reserved slot for an entrepreneur who insulted Trump, remained secondary throughout.
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Editors led with Prime Minister Netanyahu's late-night decision to reserve Knesset slots for ministers Israel Katz, Haim Katz, and Gideon Sa'ar, framing it as a political maneuver to insulate defense leadership from primaries. By morning, internal Likud fury erupted, with MK Tali Gotlib threatening legal action and accusations of extortion and ethnic bias. The party court froze Haim Katz's slot by midday, deepening the crisis. Concurrently, former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen's claim of touring Iran's Fordow nuclear site 'many times' drew attention, as did a US strike on a vessel breaching the Hormuz blockade and Iran's vow not to reopen the strait until all demands are met. In the afternoon, a security breach on the Gaza border—terrorists crossing the 'yellow line' without IDF response—sparked internal criticism. By evening, editors highlighted the IDF siege of Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon, with water cut off and drones attempting aid.
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On August 12, Israeli media focused on two main stories: the standoff in the West Bank village of Kusra, where settlers blocked roads and confronted IDF troops attempting to evacuate an illegal outpost, and the mysterious disappearance of two Israeli women in Vienna. The Kusra story dominated morning headlines, with reports of clashes, roadblocks, and the IDF's eventual withdrawal without fully evacuating the settlers. By afternoon, attention shifted to the Vienna case, with police investigating whether the women left voluntarily after withdrawing cash and deleting location data. Other stories included Trump's claims of control over the Strait of Hormuz and threats against Iran, and a High Court ruling allowing the state attorney to be involved in the Sde Teiman investigation.
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The disappearance of Mili and Liel Yahalomi in Vienna dominated Israeli media throughout August 13. Morning reports focused on the CIA's doubts about Israeli intelligence regarding an alleged Iranian plot against Trump, but by midday the Vienna case took over, with Bank of Jerusalem's stock plunging amid rumors of embezzlement, which the bank denied. Reports emerged that the Mossad joined the search, and by evening assessments suggested the women had left Austria, possibly by train. Concurrently, the Likud primaries heated up with the final candidate list published, and US Ambassador Huckabee's condemnation of settler violence in Kusra as 'Israeli terrorism' drew attention. The day saw a shift from the Kusra standoff to the Vienna mystery as the primary editorial focus.
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The day was dominated by the resolution of the week-long disappearance of Mili and Liel Yahalomi. Morning reports focused on Defense Minister Katz's directive to transfer civilian enforcement in the West Bank from the IDF to police, following settler violence in Qusra, and US pressure on Netanyahu to condemn it. By afternoon, Austrian police confirmed the women left voluntarily, traveling by train to Germany and then flying to Argentina. By evening, they were located in Buenos Aires, alive, and released after questioning. Concurrently, US economic pressure on Iran intensified, with threats of unprecedented measures and reports of ships diverting from Hormuz.
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The day was dominated by a Hezbollah drone attack in southern Lebanon that seriously wounded three IDF soldiers, prompting an unusual English-language statement from the Prime Minister's Office on Shabbat accusing Hezbollah of using civilians as human shields. The IDF retaliated by striking Hezbollah's headquarters and killing a Radwan Force commander, while Lebanese sources reported 11 deaths. Concurrently, the Yahalomi affair continued to draw attention, with reports detailing the planned escape of Mili and Liel Yahalomi to Argentina and their questioning by police. Other stories included Trump's statements on the Strait of Hormuz and a new Saudi-led Sunni bloc.
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The day was dominated by Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon following a Hezbollah drone attack that wounded three soldiers. The IDF confirmed killing a senior Hezbollah commander in the 'Badr' unit, with Defense Minister Katz vowing to 'settle scores.' Reports indicated a massive strike on the Ali Taher ridge, described as a 'belt of fire.' Concurrently, Likud primaries dominated political coverage, with Netanyahu endorsing candidates and internal tensions over reserved slots. The Yahalomi affair continued to draw attention, with interrogation details emerging. In the evening, reports surfaced of Jared Kushner meeting Hamas officials in Cairo to discuss the Gaza ceasefire's second phase, including disarmament and reconstruction.
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The day was dominated by two major stories: the Likud primaries and a fatal stabbing in Beit Shemesh. In the morning, polling stations opened for the Likud primaries, with 142,000 members eligible to vote. Coverage focused on internal battles, Netanyahu's reserved slots, and allegations of fraud by MK Tali Gotliv. Turnout was low, reaching only 53% by closing time. Exit polls showed Amir Ohana leading, with Almog Cohen as a surprise. Concurrently, a stabbing in Beit Shemesh left a 7-year-old boy dead and his 4-year-old cousin wounded; the suspect, a neighbor described as mentally unstable, was arrested. The incident received extensive coverage across all outlets, with details emerging throughout the day. Other stories included Trump's threats to bomb Oman and Iran's rejection of the US ultimatum, but these were secondary to the domestic events.
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The Likud primary results dominated the day, with Eli Cohen securing the top slot, followed by Amir Ohana and Yariv Levin. Ministers Avi Dichter, May Golan, and Idit Silman lost realistic slots. The IDF recovered the remains of Yehuda Katz, the last missing soldier from the 1982 Sultan Ya'akub battle. In the afternoon, Syria admitted possessing nuclear material, and sirens sounded in the UAE due to Iranian missiles. The US considered reducing Gulf forces, and Israel confirmed a strike on a Syrian airbase, drawing US criticism.
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Israel confirmed responsibility for a strike on a Syrian airbase near Aleppo, citing Turkish troop deployment as a violation of the status quo. The PM's office stated repeated warnings were ignored, and US envoy Tom Barak warned of potential direct confrontation with Turkey. Erdogan accused Netanyahu of destabilizing the region for electoral gain. Mossad director Gufman reportedly spoke with Syria's foreign minister about Turkey's presence before the strike. Netanyahu's message to Turkey: 'Don't.' Concurrently, Iran threatened to attack US assets in Europe if fighting escalates, and the IDF released war crimes probes, opening criminal investigations into the killing of Hind Rajab and paramedics in Rafah. Later, the IDF struck Hamas commanders in Gaza, killing at least nine, including a participant in the October 7 attack. The Chief of Staff visited Syria, warning against hostile forces near Israel's borders.
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The day was dominated by a wildcat strike at Ben Gurion Airport, which halted check-in and landings during peak travel season. The strike began in the morning, causing chaos and leading to a temporary halt of arrivals. By early afternoon, an agreement was reached to resume operations gradually from 15:00, but disruptions continued into the evening. Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered the expulsion of workers' committee head Pinchas Idan from Likud. Concurrently, the High Court unanimously struck down the government's decision to close Army Radio, a blow to the coalition. Tensions with Turkey over Syria also featured, with Israel's ambassador to the US saying Turkey crossed a red line.
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The day was dominated by the fallout from the Ben-Gurion Airport strike and escalating tensions with Turkey. In the morning, chaos at the airport continued, with Ben Gurion topping a global disruption index and passengers stranded without luggage. Prime Minister Netanyahu expelled workers' committee head Pinchas Idan from Likud, who denied responsibility and warned of holiday travel chaos. By midday, Turkey issued an Interpol red notice request for Netanyahu's arrest on genocide charges, prompting Netanyahu to call Erdogan an 'antisemitic dictator'. Concurrently, the IDF killed the father of the 2022 Tel Aviv attacker in Jenin, and a 7-year-old was murdered in Beit Shemesh. In the afternoon, international backlash grew over Israel's closure of the World Central Kitchen strike probe, with UK, Canada, and Australia condemning the move. The day ended with reports of IDF warnings about settler violence in the West Bank and Turkey's growing threat.
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The day was dominated by the fallout from Israel's strike on a Syrian airbase, with Defense Minister Katz revealing that Turkey planned to deploy air defense systems there, and his sharp response to US envoy Tom Barrack's suggestion that the strike was politically motivated. In the morning, headlines focused on Trump's claim of 'total control' over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's desperation for a deal. By midday, Barrack's accusation that Israel baited Turkey into conflict for electoral gain drew widespread coverage, with Katz countering that Turkey intended to endanger Israel. In the afternoon, Katz disclosed the Turkish air defense plan, and the Shin Bet chief's decision to deny Gadi Eisenkot a security detail emerged as a secondary political story. The day also saw reports of settler attacks in the West Bank and ongoing airport labor disputes.
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The day was dominated by the broad-daylight assassination of Yanis Yushvayev, head of the Caucasian mafia, at a gas station near Caesarea. The shooting, captured on video, drew extensive coverage across outlets, with reports detailing the police manhunt and the victim's criminal background. The story competed with security developments: the capture of the Palestinian assailant who stabbed an Israeli in the Jordan Valley, and a high-level meeting between Mossad chief Roman Gofman and Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Shaibani to de-escalate tensions after Israeli airstrikes. In the evening, US envoy Jared Kushner issued a warning to Hamas over intelligence indicating deception, threatening that the US would not restrain Israel. The Shin Bet chief's decision to deny Gadi Eisenkot a security detail remained a secondary political story.
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The day was dominated by the discovery of the Altalena shipwreck, 78 years after it was sunk, with extensive coverage across all outlets. The story was framed as a historic and emotional event, with Netanyahu and Ben-Gvir clashing over separate statements and Ben-Gvir's jibe about being shunned. Netanyahu also revealed an Iranian assassination attempt on one of his sons, a claim made in a Channel 14 interview, with many outlets noting the information was previously censored. Concurrently, the US announced new sanctions on Iran, which Israel Hayom called 'economic D-Day,' and i24NEWS reported an Israeli ultimatum to stop kites before expanding Gaza strikes. Haredi protests over a draft dodger's arrest blocked major roads.
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The day was dominated by the fallout from MK Zvi Sukkot's destruction of a Palestinian monument in the West Bank under IDF escort. The IDF issued a rare rebuke, accusing him of lying and acting manipulatively, and Netanyahu condemned the act. The story evolved through the day, with internal criticism from Sukkot's own party and debates over settler violence. Concurrently, Ofer Winter launched his new right-wing party 'Amcha Yisrael', drawing warnings from Netanyahu about splitting the right-wing vote. The US announced a $10 million bounty on Iranian officials, and Trump claimed Iran is killing protesters at unprecedented levels. The IDF chief visited Gaza, declaring an end to threat containment.
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The day's dominant story was the revelation that Yair Netanyahu, the prime minister's son, was the target of an Iranian assassination plot in Florida. Reports across outlets detailed how Israeli intelligence uncovered the scheme in December 2025 and evacuated him to Israel. The story broke in the morning and remained prominent throughout the day, with Yair Netanyahu himself claiming in the evening that terrorists reached his doorstep. Concurrently, political turmoil continued: Ofer Winter's new party dominated polls, with some showing it passing the threshold and others not, while Netanyahu reportedly sought to unify the right. Mansour Abbas's remarks on Israel's Jewish character as a 'coerced reality' sparked calls for his disqualification. The Saudi nuclear deal was presented to Congress with a condition of recognizing Israel, and the US signaled a pause in strikes on Iran.
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The day was dominated by revelations that Netanyahu authorized former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar to hold direct talks with Hamas during hostage negotiations, with Channel 13 and N12 reporting the story and the PMO denying it. The story broke in the evening and overshadowed earlier coverage of Ofer Winter's endorsement of Netanyahu for prime minister, which had been the main political story. Throughout the day, Netanyahu pressured Ben Gvir and Smotrich to unite their parties, leading to public clashes. Meanwhile, the IDF struck Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after drone attacks, and the death toll from floods in Nepal and Tibet rose sharply.
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The day was dominated by Itamar Ben Gvir's final refusal to merge Otzma Yehudit with Bezalel Smotrich's Religious Zionist Party, despite Netanyahu's urgent calls for right-wing unity. Ben Gvir's decision, described as 'final and absolute', came as Ofer Winter's new party threatens to split the right-wing vote. Netanyahu summoned both leaders to a meeting, but Ben Gvir rejected the invitation, drawing scathing criticism from Likud. Concurrently, the IDF carried out a rare airstrike in Jenin, killing a senior Hamas operative, Qais Bitwani, and two others. The strike was widely covered and came amid warnings from the IDF chief about potential loss of control in the West Bank. The US-Iran standoff continued, with Trump declaring the Strait of Hormuz open and reports of a shift in the June MoU terms.
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The day's dominant story was the Shin Bet's confirmation of a significant Iranian threat against Yair Netanyahu, prompting his urgent extraction from the US. The revelation, reported across outlets, followed days of speculation and was accompanied by Prime Minister Netanyahu's condemnation of settler violence in Qusra, where dozens of masked Israelis barricaded themselves in a Palestinian home. The Qusra incident drew sharp criticism from the opposition and a rare rebuke from President Herzog. Meanwhile, the IDF warned of impending budget cuts affecting reserves and intelligence, and Hezbollah's refusal to withdraw from the Al-Taher hill kept northern tensions high. Political maneuvering continued, with Smotrich and Feiglin advancing toward a merger.
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The dominant story on August 30 was the US strike on two Iranian missile launchers near the Strait of Hormuz, reported by multiple outlets as the first such attack in weeks, with Iran threatening retaliation. This development overshadowed earlier coverage of Netanyahu's 'End the Boycott' campaign, which drew criticism from Eisenkot and was dismissed by Israel Hayom as desperate. Political maneuvering continued, with Likud pressuring Ben Gvir to unite with Smotrich, and Bennett expressing support for a Netanyahu pardon if he quits politics. The Shin Bet approved security for Eisenkot against the agency head's recommendation, highlighting internal tensions. Settler violence in Qusra remained in focus, with no arrests reported a day after the incident.
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The day was dominated by the US-Iran exchange of fire. After the US struck Iranian missile launchers near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran retaliated with missile attacks on US bases in Jordan and the UAE. Explosions were heard in Jordan, with most missiles intercepted. Trump threatened a strong response, while Iran's Revolutionary Guards vowed to retaliate tenfold. Concurrently, a major domestic story emerged: most desalination plants were shut down due to severe seawater turbidity, prompting water conservation requests for a million Israelis. In politics, former MK Yoav Segalovich joined Ra'am, and Likud MK Tally Gotliv threatened to leave if not given a safe slot. The death of Nobel laureate Ada Yonath was also widely reported.
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