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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons, without providing details. The statement, made during a phone interview, has intensified political discourse ahead of elections, with reports suggesting the alleged plot was known for months under a gag order.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons, without providing details or naming which son. The allegation came during a Channel 14 interview, as he called for enhanced security for political candidates and as Israel heads toward elections and negotiations over Lebanon.
Israel announced the discovery of the Altalena, an Irgun arms ship sunk by IDF shelling in 1948, found intact at a depth of 503 meters off the coast. The find, described by Heritage Minister Amihai Eliyahu as a painful chapter in Israeli history, underscores enduring political divisions rooted in the event.
Syria confirmed US-mediated talks with Israel in Jordan on Sunday, marking the first high-level contact in months. The meeting aimed to ease tensions after Israeli strikes and address mechanisms to prevent further conflict. Sources said Foreign Minister Assad al-Shaibani met with Mossad chief Roman Gofman, though the meeting was not officially confirmed.
Israel issued a warning to Hamas to cease aerial launches from Gaza or face intensified strikes and evacuations, following a series of incidents involving kites and balloons. Concurrently, Israeli airstrikes in central Gaza killed at least two people, including a four-year-old child, prompting accusations from Hamas that Israel is using the kites as a pretext for escalation.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Ireland on September 12-13 for the Irish Open at his Doonbeg golf course, according to a White House official. The trip highlights the overlap between official travel and his family's business interests, while Irish authorities prepare for a massive security operation.
Jonathan Pollard, convicted in 1987 of spying for Israel, announced he is joining MK Sharren Haskel's Israel First party ahead of the upcoming Knesset election. The announcement was made in a joint statement near the Western Wall. Haskel welcomed Pollard's support as a significant boost, while both outlets noted his critics of Netanyahu and controversial policy positions.
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman concluded a two-day state visit to France, meeting with President Emmanuel Macron amid agreements on health, transport, and energy, and discussions on regional security and a Dragon Ball-themed park.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said the Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until the US corrects its behavior and fulfills its commitments. Tehran also announced service fees for authorized ships and warned of penalties for non-compliant vessels, as the US prepares new economic measures.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian defends a memorandum of understanding with the US as the best path out of a stalled war, while the new head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, warns that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US changes its behaviour. Rezaei also threatens neighbouring countries against joining US economic pressure, and the US announces an 'Economic D-Day' campaign against Iran.
Ra'am chairman Mansour Abbas has made Palestinian statehood a central theme of his election campaign, declaring that 'the State of Palestine exists' and calling for an end to the occupation. His remarks drew sharp responses from opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who vowed to prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state while he remains in office. The exchange comes ahead of Knesset elections scheduled for October 27, with polls showing Netanyahu's bloc short of a majority.
Israel struck a target in southern Syria, saying it killed a terrorist preparing an imminent attack. Damascus condemned it as a drone attack on a civilian vehicle that injured civilians, amid rising tensions with Israel and Turkey.
US special envoy Tom Barrack withdrew his earlier comment that Israel 'still occupies' the Golan Heights, saying he was referring to historical status and not changing US policy, which recognizes Israeli sovereignty since 2019. He also addressed criticism over his remarks on Lebanon negotiations and Israeli strikes in Syria.
102 former French and British diplomats signed an open letter published in Le Monde, urging their governments to jointly sanction Israel, including arms transfer bans and a freeze on trade agreements, warning that Israeli policy threatens to erase the possibility of a Palestinian state.
Mark Ruffalo has pushed back against Paramount's accusation that his criticism of its Warner Bros. merger invoked 'antisemitic tropes,' calling the claim 'appalling and fundamentally dishonest.' The dispute, which has drawn in Jewish advocacy groups and even other actors, centers on Ruffalo's linking of the merger to Oracle's technology support for Israel.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged an end to the war with the US, claiming Tehran holds a position of strength, while Washington prepares to unveil 'the toughest sanctions in history.' With diplomatic talks stalled and the Strait of Hormuz partially shut, both sides trade defiant messages ahead of the US Treasury's press conference.
Turkey's justice minister announced Friday that Ankara is asking Interpol to issue red notices for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and another Israeli official, Afek Moskovitch, over the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. The move has triggered a sharp exchange between Israeli and Turkish officials, amid broader tensions over Syria.
The US Treasury has redesignated Hezbollah to emphasize its role as an Iranian proxy under the IRGC Quds Force and imposed sanctions on 10 individuals accused of smuggling hundreds of millions of dollars via commercial flights. Officials described the group as an extension of Iran's forces operating with little regard for Lebanese sovereignty. The move occurs amid ongoing Israel-Lebanon hostilities and broader US pressure on Iran.
At the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, witness Rita Jabri Markwell declined to affirm Israel's legitimacy, citing unlawful occupation, apartheid, and genocide. The exchange, focused on her framework against hate speech and its relation to Zionism, drew scrutiny during cross-examination.
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 10 people in Gaza on Wednesday, two days after U.S. negotiators reportedly asked Israel to draw down attacks. The strikes, along with an Israeli raid across the ceasefire line, have cast doubt on efforts to advance the tenuous ceasefire.