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The day was dominated by the US-Iran escalation. In the early afternoon, US forces struck Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, with explosions reported in Bandar Abbas. Iran retaliated with missile launches at US bases in Jordan, with explosions heard in Eilat. Trump threatened further action, while Iran vowed a 'decisive operation'.
Earlier, the capture of Hamas's Head of General Security in Gaza by an Israeli-backed militia and IDF forces was the top story, with Defense Minister Katz confirming the arrest. The operation involved heavy airstrikes and urban combat.
Domestically, the school year opened with 2.6 million students amid teacher shortages, and the Bank of Israel cut interest rates for the third consecutive time to 3.25%. Political unions continued, with Smotrich and Feiglin announcing a joint run.
Earlier, the capture of Hamas's Head of General Security in Gaza by an Israeli-backed militia and IDF forces was the top story, with Defense Minister Katz confirming the arrest. The operation involved heavy airstrikes and urban combat.
Domestically, the school year opened with 2.6 million students amid teacher shortages, and the Bank of Israel cut interest rates for the third consecutive time to 3.25%. Political unions continued, with Smotrich and Feiglin announcing a joint run.
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The day was dominated by the US-Iran escalation, with Trump warning that the US is prepared to launch a new wave of strikes against Iran at any time. Israeli media reported on heightened readiness for a potential Iranian surprise attack, with three regular brigades reinforcing the West Bank. Trump reassured Israel, saying it 'should not worry' about the escalation. Concurrently, political maneuvering continued: Winter conditioned joining Netanyahu's government on passing a conscription law, and Ben Gvir issued an ultimatum to Likud. The Bennett-Lapid party faded in polls, with calls for unity with Eisenkot growing. A former IDF soldier was charged with planning to join ISIS. The day also saw the attorney general approve a fuel tax cut.
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The day's dominant story was Prime Minister Netanyahu's publication of his October 7 schedule, which revealed he first spoke with the IDF chief three hours after the attack began and ordered border closure only at 09:55. This drew criticism from opposition and media, with some accusing him of distorting the timeline. Concurrently, the IDF announced completion of clearing Hezbollah's underground infrastructure on the Ali Taher ridge in Lebanon, a move seen as a response to Iranian threats. Earlier, Defense Minister Katz warned that Iran, under pressure, might attack Israel, and threatened to strike Iranian energy infrastructure in response. The US extended its Middle East deployments into 2027 even as Trump considered declaring the war with Iran over. Five Lebanese detainees were released as a goodwill gesture tied to recovering Jewish remains.
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The day was dominated by the collapse of Gilad Erdan's new party, 'The Unity', which announced it would not run in the upcoming elections after failed merger talks with Benny Gantz and polls showing it below the electoral threshold. This development reshaped the political landscape, with speculation about where its supporters would go.
Earlier, the military story focused on the release of 11 Givati soldiers detained for refusing orders on Shabbat, following widespread support from rabbis and right-wing politicians. Defense Minister Katz declared Israel would not withdraw from the security zone in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed, after the capture of the Ali Taher ridge.
In the evening, reports emerged of two killed in Lebanon and interceptions over the Sea of Galilee, with Iran reporting a strong explosion in Jordan.
Earlier, the military story focused on the release of 11 Givati soldiers detained for refusing orders on Shabbat, following widespread support from rabbis and right-wing politicians. Defense Minister Katz declared Israel would not withdraw from the security zone in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah is disarmed, after the capture of the Ali Taher ridge.
In the evening, reports emerged of two killed in Lebanon and interceptions over the Sea of Galilee, with Iran reporting a strong explosion in Jordan.
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The day was dominated by the US military strikes on three Iranian oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, in response to missile launches at US forces. Reports highlighted Iran's growing confidence and preparations for escalation to exhaust the US, with threats of 'more severe' attacks until a naval blockade is removed. Israeli intelligence suggested Iran is coordinating with Hezbollah, Hamas, and Houthis for a multi-front attack. Concurrently, political coverage focused on the unveiling of the Yesh Atid list for the upcoming elections, with Lapid and Bennett's union taking center stage. In the evening, a shooting incident in Netanya where a Border Police officer opened fire on police and was killed drew attention, alongside the ousting of MKs Gafni and Maklev from the Degel HaTorah party.
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The day was dominated by the ousting of veteran MKs Moshe Gafni and Uri Maklev from the Degel HaTorah party list, following a decision by Rabbi Dov Landau. Reports highlighted internal power struggles and the appointment of Yaakov Asher as new party head. Concurrently, the IDF conducted strikes in southern Lebanon after Hezbollah launched explosive drones, and a surprise multi-front exercise was announced. Political maneuvering intensified ahead of election list deadlines, with Tropper joining Eisenkot and Bennett unveiling his joint list with Lapid. Netanyahu threatened Iran, predicting the regime's end, while a study revealed a 94% surge in physician emigration.
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