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Israel mulls ejecting UK and European officials from Gaza ceasefire hub
Israel is considering expelling British and possibly other European officials from the US-led International Gaza Support Center in Kiryat Gat, citing Britain’s conduct in recent months. The move follows anti-Israel measures by allies and a letter from French and British diplomats criticizing Israel, and the center remains a multinational hub to monitor the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire.
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Colombia backs Israel’s Golan claim, signaling stronger Bogotá–Jerusalem ties
Colombia’s Foreign Ministry announced it recognizes Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights as an essential component of national defense, making Bogotá the second UN member to do so after the United States; the move aligns with Colombia’s broader push to strengthen ties with Israel, including restoring diplomatic relations, appointing ambassadors, and relocating its embassy to Jerusalem.
Mossad chief axes two senior officials over unexecuted Iran regime-change plan
Mossad Director Roman Gofman removed two senior officials tied to a clandestine plan to replace Iran's regime that was never carried out as intended. The moves are part of a broader Mossad reorganization, with the secret Mossad-CIA proposal reportedly involving Kurdish forces entering Iran under air cover and at one point noting Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as a potential leader; the plan was not implemented after being presented to Donald Trump. The officials may take other roles within the agency.
Israel Faces a Growing Emigration Wave as 270k Israelis Leave Since 2023
A Tel Aviv University study using Central Bureau of Statistics data finds 268,930 Israelis left Israel for three or more months between 2023 and 2025, with about 90,000 leaving in 2025 alone. MK Gilad Kariv calls this an emigration 'tsunami' and warns it could threaten Israel’s economy and security, urging a multi-year government plan. Researchers note the trend could worsen, and a longer 12-month departure index (not yet published, expected 2027) could push 2025’s figure to roughly 45,000–50,000 for a year or more.
Man dies by suicide at grave of Nova Massacre victim
Bar Asraf, 30, died by suicide at the grave of his girlfriend Liron Barda, who was killed at the Nova music festival massacre on October 7, 2023. Friends say he struggled with her loss; family notes the couple were soulmates, underscoring how trauma from the attack affects loved ones as well as survivors.
Netanyahu brushes off ICC arrest fears, pledges protection by special forces
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Fox News host Sean Hannity that he isn’t afraid of ICC arrest warrants, saying IDF special forces would protect him and calling the ICC corrupt; he also defended a hard line on Iran and highlighted a positive meeting with Donald Trump.
West Bank hiking attack near Gilad Farm leaves one dead, four wounded as shooter is killed by IDF
Palestinian gunmen opened fire on hikers near Gilad Farm in the northern West Bank, killing one Israeli and wounding four others before the attacker was killed by the IDF in a manhunt. The victim was 32-year-old Benayahu Melet of Gilad Farm’s emergency squad; two other victims were seriously wounded and two lightly wounded, with medics evacuating some to Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv. Palestinian Health Ministry officials claimed additional casualties on their side, while Israel pledged a strong security response.
Mount Hermon border crossing: 100 HaBashan settlers detained by IDF
About 100 HaBashan Pioneers activists crossed from the Israel-Syria buffer into Syria on Mount Hermon and were detained by the IDF, which condemned the border crossing. The group claims the authorities used heavy force and confiscated phones, and says it intends to establish a civilian settlement to cement Israeli control in the area. The HaBashan movement has crossed the boundary previously, with earlier detentions in May and April, amid ongoing tensions in the Golan Heights with Syrian militants and concerns over Israeli presence.
Netanyahu reprimands IDF chief after Iran mission leak
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly reproached IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir at a Security Cabinet meeting after Air Force Commander Maj.-Gen. Omer Tischler released a letter detailing a canceled Iran attack, calling the disclosure a national mistake that harms unity and embarrasses Israel in front of Trump. The letter claimed the strike was canceled about an hour before it would have begun, as Israel had also carried out attacks against Iran and Hezbollah, including Beirut’s Dahiyeh, with Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz vowing that Israel will not tolerate attacks on its territory.
Trump’s Stop Signal Reframes Israel’s Iran War and Its US Partnership
The article argues that Israel halted a 12-hour confrontation with Iran after a direct request from US President Donald Trump, highlighting Israel’s unusually deep reliance on American leadership and, in the author’s metaphor, Google-like influence shaping Israeli decisions. It draws on North Korea’s deterrence lessons to explain why the US pressures Israel to limit its actions, notes Iran’s evolving hostage-style leverage in the Gulf, and frames Netanyahu’s legacy around preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon while navigating these international dynamics.
Israir flight diverted to Croatia after Slovenia blocks Ljubljana landing
An Israir flight bound for Ljubljana was denied landing permission by Slovenian authorities and diverted to Zagreb, Croatia. Israir says the decision was politically motivated and violated aviation agreements and EU law, with Israeli authorities attempting to resolve the issue but unsuccessful.