Trump Remarks Spark Diplomatic Row, Prompting Italy to Cancel Washington Trip

Trump sparked a diplomatic clash with Italy after claiming Giorgia Meloni had begged for a photo with him. Meloni rejected his comments, and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani cancelled a planned trip to Washington in protest.

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Argentine Host Resigns After False Live Report on Lionel Messi's Father

Argentine TV presenter Florencia Peña resigned after falsely reporting live that Jorge Messi, Lionel Messi’s father, had died. The Messi family denied the claim, said Jorge is recovering from heart problems, and criticized sensational media coverage.

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Genia Barkman says the media created a false image of his career

Genia Barkman says he still belongs in Israel’s second tier and is not considering retirement. The 34-year-old, strongly associated with Nof HaGalil, says the club’s relegation to Liga Alef has left his future open, despite having one year left on his contract.

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Lamine Yamal says he is not ready for a full 90 minutes

Spain face Saudi Arabia in their second World Cup 2026 match after drawing 0-0 with Cape Verde. Lamine Yamal, who played 19 minutes in the opener while recovering from a muscle injury, said he is not ready to play a full 90 minutes.

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Home Front Command says western Galilee drone alert is over

The Home Front Command announced that a drone-intrusion alert in Zra‘it in the Western Galilee had ended. The IDF had not yet released additional details.

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Lebanon Says 47 Killed in Israeli Strikes Since Midnight

Lebanon’s Health Ministry said 47 people were killed and 97 were injured in Israeli strikes since midnight. No further details were provided about the attacks.

Ynet

Huckabee Amplifies GOP Figure’s Claim That Trump Did Not Abandon Israel

U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee shared Mark Zell’s argument that Trump did not abandon Israel and paused confrontation with Iran for domestic political reasons. Zell said the arrangement leaves Israel free to defend itself and does not weaken U.S.-Israel ties.

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Macron Says Trump Has Shifted on Netanyahu After Sharply Criticizing Israel

Emmanuel Macron sharply criticized Benjamin Netanyahu’s policies in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon, saying Donald Trump has recently changed his stance toward the Israeli leader. He also backed diplomacy on Iran and said France is ready to help with the Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon, and nuclear talks.

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Arson Suspected as Firefighting Planes Are Sent to Samaria Farm Fire

A large brush fire broke out Friday near Avia Farm in northern Samaria, with investigators saying arson is suspected. Four firefighting planes were sent because ground access was difficult, while local farmers cut firebreaks to protect buildings.

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Democrats activists attacked during leafleting in Givatayim

A Democrats campaign team was attacked during street outreach in Givatayim on Friday. Party leader Yair Golan posted video of the incident, blamed Netanyahu’s political camp for fueling incitement, and said the party would not be deterred.

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Republican Resistance Grows as Trump Faces Backlash Over Iran Deal

Republican opposition is intensifying to a U.S.-Iran memorandum expected to be signed in Switzerland. Senior GOP lawmakers are warning that the deal empowers Iran, while the White House is struggling to contain the backlash.

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Iran says planned US meeting delayed as mediation efforts continue

Iran said a planned meeting with the U.S. was postponed, while mediation efforts continue for the coming days. The delay came as Israeli strikes in Lebanon and ceasefire reports complicated the nuclear talks, and Trump intensified his criticism of Iran online.

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Alert in northern Israel as reports say Israeli strikes hit Lebanon minutes after ceasefire begins

A ceasefire in Lebanon took effect at 4:00 p.m. after US, Qatari, and Iranian involvement. Within an hour, Israel reported a hostile aircraft alert in Zarit, while Lebanese reports said Israel struck Lebanon more than 10 times.

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US Says Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Takes Effect as IDF Keeps Striking in Lebanon

A senior U.S. official said Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire taking effect at 4:00 p.m., but Israel said the IDF would keep operating against threats in southern Lebanon. Before and after the announcement, the army carried out heavy strikes in Lebanon, while fighting there left four Israeli soldiers dead.

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Moti Reif Marries Off His Daughter at a White-Themed Tel Aviv Wedding

Moti Reif and Penina Brik married their daughter Noa to Ariel at a white-themed midday wedding in Tel Aviv on Friday. The ceremony went ahead after concern over renewed fighting with Iran eased, and Shiri Maimon led the couple to the chuppah.

Ynet

Dermer Warns Israeli Leaders Against Public Clash With Trump Administration

Former minister Ron Dermer warned Israel’s leadership not to publicly attack the Trump administration amid rising tensions with Washington. He said such a clash could worsen disputes over Lebanon and Iran and damage ties with the White House.

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Reports Say IDF Struck Nabatieh al-Fawqa After Ceasefire Took Effect

Lebanese channels reported an IDF strike in Nabatieh al-Fawqa after 4 p.m. They said it happened after the ceasefire took effect, but gave no further details.

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What the green device in Kone’s mouth was during Canada vs. Qatar

Canada midfielder Ismaël Kone suffered a severe left-leg injury in the match against Qatar. The green device seen in his mouth was Penthrox, a fast-acting inhaled painkiller used by emergency teams. It was used to quickly ease his pain during on-field treatment and transport.

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IDF says operations continue after ceasefire reports, blames Hezbollah for violation

IDF spokesman Efi Defrin said Friday that Hezbollah violated a reported ceasefire by attacking forces in southern Lebanon. He said four fighters were killed overnight, more than 100 Hezbollah targets were struck, and the army will keep operating unless political leaders order otherwise.

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Dor Peretz Receives Three-Year Offer from CSKA 1948 Sofia

Dor Peretz has received a three-year, net 625,000-euro-per-season offer from CSKA 1948 Sofia, adding to competing bids as he decides his future. The 31-year-old Israeli midfielder is also being pursued by Dinamo Zagreb, Maccabi Tel Aviv and other European clubs after a 19-goal season.

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Three Injured in Two-Car Crash in Ramla, One Moderately Hurt

Three people were hurt in a two-car crash on Israel Frenkel Street in Ramla. One 23-year-old man was moderately injured, and two men in their 20s were lightly hurt and taken to hospital.

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Israeli Journalists Blast Reported Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire

Israeli journalists criticized Reuters' report of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, questioning its meaning and Israel's freedom to respond. They also pointed to U.S. pressure on Israel and said key details still need clarification.

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IDF Spokesperson Says Strikes Will Continue After Four Soldiers Killed in South Lebanon

After four soldiers were killed in a serious overnight incident in southern Lebanon, the IDF spokesperson gave a press statement. He said operations in the area would continue and that troops on the ground have full freedom of action.

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Titi Ayno Defends Public Breastfeeding Amid Racist Backlash and Champions Missing Girl Hemanot Kasso

Titi Ayno defended public breastfeeding after a viral Instagram video triggered racist and hostile backlash. She also said she is campaigning for a special police probe into the disappearance of 11-year-old Hemanot Kasso from Safed two years ago.

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Former Miss Israel Defends Public Breastfeeding and Campaigns for Missing Ethiopian-Israeli Girl

Titi Frenkel Einav defended breastfeeding in public after posting a viral video that drew racist and sexist backlash. She also renewed her campaign for Haimanot Kassau, the 11-year-old girl missing for two years from a Tzfat absorption center, and will join a Tel Aviv rally on Wednesday.

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Pressure Mounts for a Heavy Israeli Response in Lebanon After Deadly Border Clash

After four IDF soldiers were killed on the northern border, Israeli ministers, MKs, and media figures demanded a forceful strike in Lebanon. The article says Hezbollah and Iran are also trying to leverage talks with Washington to push for a ceasefire that would restrain Israel.

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Quantum Art Aims to Beat Nvidia’s Top Supercomputers With an Israeli Quantum Machine

Quantum Art, based in Ness Ziona, says it is the only Israeli company building a full quantum computer and aims to launch a system by late next year that could beat top Nvidia and HP supercomputers. The startup recently raised $140 million led by Bedford Ridge, bringing total funding to $164 million. It already sells basic quantum machines, expects $100 million in revenue over three years, and is targeting a $1.5 billion cloud quantum market.

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Trump Says War Left Iran Militarily Crippled, Defends His Role in Israel Policy

Donald Trump said the war with Iran has left the country nearly defenseless and ridiculed Democrats for saying otherwise. In an Axios interview, he also claimed influence over Israel’s military actions, commented on Benjamin Netanyahu, and said he tried to prevent an attack on Lebanon. The remarks came as Israel struck more than 80 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon and Washington sent Iran a message about avoiding escalation.

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Trump says Iran is “finished” and vows to complete the 60-day negotiation period

Donald Trump said on Truth Social that the US did not meet Iran out of desperation and that Iran is “finished.” He pledged to complete the remaining 60 days of negotiations and said Iran would receive no money.

Ynet

Two Men Shot in Buq'ata Succumb to Their Injuries

Two men in their 40s died after being critically injured in a shooting in Buq'ata in the Golan Heights. They were evacuated to Ziv Medical Center in Safed, and police are investigating.

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Iran Blames United States for Israel’s Actions in Lebanon

Iran accused the United States of direct responsibility for Israel’s actions in Lebanon. Tehran said it would take all necessary measures to defend its interests, security, rights, and those of its allies.

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Trump Defends Iran Deal, Dismisses Critics as “Stupid”

Donald Trump on Friday defended the Iran agreement he signed Thursday night and attacked critics, including Democrats and many Republicans. He said Iran was weakened, would get no money, and would never obtain nuclear weapons.

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US Tells Iran Israel Will Not Escalate Lebanon Strikes, as Nuclear Talks Hang in Balance

The United States reportedly told Iran that Israel will not escalate its strikes in Lebanon, as Washington tries to keep nuclear talks in Switzerland alive. Iran had sought guarantees before the meetings, while Israel says it will not launch further retaliation for now.

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Monaco May Leave EuroLeague as League Weighs 19-Team Format

Monaco is reportedly preparing to leave the EuroLeague before the 2026/27 season. The league may either replace it with a wildcard team, with Besiktas the frontrunner, or operate with 19 clubs.

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Italy Angered After Trump Claims Meloni Begged for a Photo

Italy sharply condemned Donald Trump after he said Giorgia Meloni begged to take a photo with him at the G7 summit in France. Meloni denied the claim, and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani canceled a planned trip to the United States in protest.

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Nir Klinger apologizes for obscene gesture and reflects on career highs and regrets

Nir Klinger apologized for an obscene gesture toward Maccabi Tel Aviv fans and said anger management problems led him to psychological treatment. In a wide-ranging interview, he revisited his Maccabi Tel Aviv years, the pressure over Avi Nimni, later coaching stops, and said he should have retired and gone into hi-tech.

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Trump reportedly berated Vance over Iran strike wording

A new book says Donald Trump shouted at Vice President J.D. Vance for not saying Iran’s nuclear program was “destroyed” after a TV interview. Vance later repeated Trump’s preferred wording more than 10 times in a follow-up appearance.

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Poll Shows Eisenkot Ties Likud as Bennett Slips Further

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Orthodox fitness coach says strength training should begin at 30, not 50

Shimon Tzubli, an Orthodox fitness trainer, said haredi attitudes toward exercise are changing, but too many people still begin too late. He urged resistance training from age 30, saying it is vital for health, bone strength, and disease prevention, even though diet drives most weight loss.

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Woman, 47, critically injured in Majdal Shams crash

A car hit a pole in Majdal Shams at 1:35 p.m., seriously injuring a 47-year-old woman. Magen David Adom treated her at the scene and evacuated her conscious to Ziv Hospital with multiple injuries.

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