Massive fire, Shin Bet chief's warning, Trump's conundrum and the suspect who started talking | Saturday News
The Shin Bet chief warns that Hamas is trying to stall, American pressure on Iran is tightening, and Washington is looking for a way out of the war. A suspect in the murder of Eldar Dayan has started talking, unrest in Jerusalem, and Oren Nahari says goodbye to the microphone.
"Hamas is waiting for after the elections": The dramatic warning of the Shin Bet chief
The Shin Bet chief told cabinet ministers that Hamas is seeking to stall for time as part of the demilitarization plan, to wait until after the elections and block Israeli moves. Israel has not yet signed the roadmap and the document on the introduction of multinational forces.
"Go serve in the army, and come back to me": Mordechai David failed to move Eisenkot
Mordechai David tried to film a video with the chairman of the Yashar! party, Gadi Eisenkot, who replied to him: "Go serve in the army, and come back to me". Last month, a restraining order was issued against David following the harassment of Hadas Klein.
"We will know exactly what happened in the final moments": One of the suspects in the murder of Eldar Dayan has started talking
One of the suspects in the murder of Eldar Dayan, whose body remains were found near the Yarkon junction, has started talking during interrogation after days in which both suspects exercised their right to remain silent. Police estimate that their testimonies will shed light on his final moments.
A stick of sanctions and a diplomatic carrot: The Senate strikes at Russia, Trump pressures - and Iran waits for an agreement
The US Senate approved by a majority of 86 to 11 a comprehensive sanctions law against Russia and Iran, after Donald Trump demanded it be expanded to Tehran as well. But at the same time, secret contacts for an agreement with the Iranians continue.
Spain set a deadline for Italy - Meloni is not folding: "We do not accept dictates"
Spain issued an ultimatum to Italy to remove border controls on flights and sailings from Spain by this coming Sunday. Giorgia Meloni's office replied with a categorical refusal: "We will not accept dictates, the checks will remain at least until mid-August".
The US continues to choke: Iran is losing its main source of income
The American naval blockade has almost completely stopped oil exports from Kharg Island, from which about 90% of Iran's oil barrels are exported. In Tehran, production is already being reduced, while contacts with Oman on opening the Hormuz Strait continue.
Israel pushed for escalation with Iran - and then the penny dropped in the US
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Kane estimates that continued strikes in Iran will not be enough to achieve Donald Trump's goals. The American administration is now looking for a way to end the war without being dragged into further escalation.
Hours of tension in Zikim: Forces searched for an infiltration - and discovered something else
A fence alert near midnight scrambled large forces to Zikim, near the Gaza Strip border. After hours of searches, it turned out that the cut in the fence was likely made by copper thieves, and the suspicion of a security incident was ruled out.
The Democrats join the fight at the Jerusalem cafe: "They paid the owners money to close"
For the sixth consecutive Saturday, clashes broke out near the "Ba-Simta" cafe in Jerusalem, following its activity on the Sabbath. Present at the scene are the chairman of the Democrats party, Yair Golan, and other activists, calling to let the cafe continue to operate: "We will not give up".
Trump's nightmare: The secret Iranian plan to humiliate him is revealed
According to a report in the "Guardian", Tehran is considering stalling contacts with Washington until the US midterm elections, in the hope that the consequences of the war, oil prices, and public pressure will hurt the Republicans and reduce Donald Trump's room for maneuver.
Regime change under Trump's auspices: The US is looking for a new leader for Cuba - and there are already successors
The Trump administration is increasing pressure on Cuba and looking within the establishment for a pragmatic figure who can inherit the leadership in Havana. A special task force has already been set up at the CIA, but intelligence warns: a much tougher generation is waiting in the background in Cuba.
After decades: Oren Nahari says goodbye for good - "This is my last request"
Oren Nahari says goodbye to his listeners following the worsening of his ALS disease, which affects his ability to breathe and speak. In his final broadcast, he summarized decades of his career and said: "I am just saying goodbye to the studio and the microphone".
Is the Iranian card coming off the table? Vance reveals a dramatic development in Hormuz
In an interview with "Fox News", the Vice President of the United States clarified that contacts with Iran are still in full swing and require a return to the volume of oil and gas exports that existed before the war.
He shouted antisemitic slogans at the airport - and then the brawl got out of control
Footage circulated online shows a man being beaten during a brawl at an airport. According to the claim published alongside the video, the confrontation began after antisemitic shouts - but it is unclear what happened before the filming and what led to the violence.
The Yemeni front explodes again: The army launched an operation against the Houthis
The Yemeni army announced a military operation on several fronts against the Houthis following the recent attacks. At the same time, the UAE accused Iran of firing a missile at an ADNOC vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, and another vessel was hit near Oman.
The huge center in Petah Tikva is up in flames - even before it managed to open
A fire broke out in the underground parking lot at the construction site of the BIG complex in Petah Tikva, where plastic and pipes were stored. Heavy smoke covers a large area and is spreading towards the Neve Gan towers, while firefighting teams are working to locate the source.
