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IDF troops active in Southern Lebanon, published on April 28, 2026.

Investigations launched into young Lebanese student who asked IDF spox. to bomb her school

The student, a 14-year-old, according to Lebanese media site L’Orient Today, alleged that Hezbollah was storing weapons under the school.

Smoke rises following explosions in southern Lebanon, near the Israel-Lebanon border, as seen from northern Israel, April 27, 2026
US President Donald Trump salutes during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, DC, US, April 25, 2026.

Trump tells aides to prepare for extended blockade of Iran, WSJ reports

Trump reportedly believed that maintaining the blockade was less risky than walking away or restarting the conflict.

Israeli left-wing activists demonstrate in HaBima Square against the ongoing war with Iran and against the Israeli government, in Tel Aviv on April 25, 2026.
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(ILLUSTRATIVE) IDF soldier operating in the West Bank, April 12, 2026.

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US President Donald Trump walks toward reporters before answering questions prior to boarding Air Force One on April 10, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. President Trump is traveling to Charlottesville, Virginia.

Trump pushes for extended Iran blockade, two IDF soldiers wounded

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Amer Hujirat, Defense Ministry civilian contractor, killed in Hezbollah drone attack in Lebanon

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WATCH: IDF dismantles largest Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon

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Canadian Jewish schools hit with CRA complaint over alleged support for Israeli military

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JD Salinger asked publishers to remove references to his Jewish heritage, letters reveal

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Police open investigation into Golders Green memorial wall arson

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Zelensky blasts Israel over purchase of stolen Ukrainian grain, threatens sanctions

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US forces patrol the Arabian Sea near M/V Touska on April 20, 2026, after firing upon the Iranian-flagged vessel that the US accused of attempting to violate the US naval blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz.

Google signs Pentagon deal to provide AI models for classified government work

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China feels economic strain as Iran war drives up energy costs

An illustration of cargo containers containing the flags of China and Iran.

UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+ in major blow to global oil producers' group

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Man indicted for illegally operating dental clinic in Rishon Lezion for nine years

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