Two Soldiers Injured in Southern Lebanon; Nine Israelis Arrested in Turkey for Major Fraud Scheme
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Two Israeli soldiers were lightly wounded by a Hezbollah explosive device in southern Lebanon, prompting an IDF retaliatory strike. In a separate incident, nine Israelis were arrested in Turkey for alleged involvement in a $266 million fraud ring. Domestic polls show a lead for the opposition bloc against Prime Minister Netanyahu.
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- Two Israeli soldiers injured by Hezbollah device in southern Lebanon.
- Nine Israelis arrested in Turkey for $266 million fraud scheme.
- IDF retaliated against Hezbollah infrastructure after the Lebanon incident.
- Israeli opposition bloc leads in new domestic poll.
- Trump reportedly admitted Iran war hurt Republicans.
Two Israeli soldiers sustained minor injuries in southern Lebanon on Saturday when an engineering vehicle detonated a Hezbollah explosive device. In response, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) struck Hezbollah terror infrastructure in the area, targeting observation posts and facilities used by operatives. The injured soldiers were evacuated for medical treatment, and their families were notified.
Separately, nine Israeli citizens were arrested in Turkey as part of a large-scale operation against a phone-based fraud network suspected of operating for a decade and amassing approximately $266 million. The arrests were made during a raid on call centers where suspects allegedly convinced victims to invest in fraudulent platforms, displaying fake profits to encourage further transfers. Funds were reportedly moved to offshore bank accounts and cryptocurrency wallets, with some victims losing hundreds of thousands of dollars. Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the arrests and stated they are working to ensure the detainees' rights are upheld.
In domestic Israeli news, a "Studio Friday" poll indicated that the bloc opposing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu leads with 50% of the vote, compared to 37% for Netanyahu's bloc. The poll also showed a lead for a non-Netanyahu candidate in suitability for prime minister. Additionally, a report cited former US President Donald Trump admitting in private conversations that the war with Iran has harmed the Republican Party's prospects ahead of the midterm elections.
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