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US President Donald Trump addressed the confrontation with Iran, stating that despite the loss of 18 American service members, he does not define the current situation as a war. Speaking from the Oval Office, he characterized the events as a "military confrontation" and threatened further strikes against Iranian sites, specifically mentioning Mount Mahosh, if hostile activities continue.

A Wall Street Journal investigation revealed that John Fetterman, known as one of Israel's biggest supporters in the Senate, agreed to write an article based on points he would receive from the Israeli ambassador in Washington. Fetterman's staff decided not to pass the materials to him for fear of violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act. In another incident, Fetterman refused to attend the...

The American plan, currently in the drafting stages and expected to be presented after the elections in Israel, includes the establishment of a regional security framework and closing 'open files' in Gaza, Syria, and Lebanon. In Washington, they are preparing to advance the initiative even in the event of a political stalemate in Israel, with the president himself stating in closed conversations...

US President Donald Trump has renewed pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates. He threatened to halt trade with countries that have a trade deficit with the US if the central bank does not comply.

The US Department of the Treasury has added three Turkish financial institutions to its sanctions list. The move involves freezing their assets within US jurisdiction and prohibiting US citizens and companies from conducting business with them.

While Ukraine and Russia await the arrival of Witkoff and Kushner, further escalation is occurring in the war as a UAV hit the central headquarters of the Ukrainian Security Service. At the same time, Russia is changing tactics and moving to non-stop attacks throughout the day, shattering the daily routine of Kyiv residents. Ukraine continues to strike oil facilities.

Ahead of Rosh Hashanah, the Conference of European Rabbis presents a seven-step plan to combat antisemitism and radicalization: revoking permits from inciters, monitoring foreign funding, closing institutions that encourage hatred, and holding digital platforms accountable.

Rabbi Peter Schaktman, 66, was arrested in New York State during a sting operation targeting online sex offenders. Authorities allege he corresponded with an undercover officer posing as a 14-year-old and arrived at a meeting spot. Schaktman, who previously lived in Kafr Qara, denies the charges and has been suspended from his synagogue.

The US President will fly next week for an international visit on a Qatari Boeing 747, despite security threats and delays in upgrading the plane's defense systems. In July, Donald Trump was secretly evacuated from the plane in Turkey following an Iranian threat.

Christian Castro is accused of making false statements regarding the circumstances of the shooting that occurred on January 14. This is the first time the court has prosecuted an immigration agency agent for his actions during an enforcement operation. In Minneapolis, there are demands to toughen the charges against Castro.

A serious accident occurred on Friday in Poland, when a train collided with a truck that entered the tracks. Dramatic footage distributed on social networks shows the moment of impact after, according to reports, the truck driver ignored the traffic light signals at the crossing.

An elderly woman was staying with her family in the French capital when she was attacked in her hotel room. She was hospitalized with facial fractures, and her family is working to fly her to Israel for surgery. An investigation by the consulate revealed that the perpetrator was intoxicated, and there is no suspicion of antisemitism.

Activist Abd al-Rahman al-Qaradawi was extradited to the UAE after attacking the country on social media. After about a year and eight months and a conviction for incitement, he is expected to be released.

Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi accused Iran of attacking Jordan and countries in the region just two hours after the start of the war. Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi rejected the claims, citing violations of sovereignty.

Prosecutors in Romania filed an official indictment today, Friday, against internet personality Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan. They face grave charges, including human trafficking, money laundering, sexual offenses against a minor, and obstruction of justice.

While for many Israelis the summer months are the peak of the tourist season, the New York Police Department (NYPD) has published data presenting a worrying trend. Despite reports of the safest summer on record in the city, antisemitic incidents have risen by 8% since the start of the year, now accounting for over half of all hate crimes in New York.

Rescue teams in Nepal have pulled two workers alive from a hydroelectric power station tunnel nine days after a glacier collapse. They are the first survivors found among hundreds of workers still missing following the disaster.

The new hate crimes team of the Queensland Police and the Federal Police arrested Chris Macomb on suspicion of threatening the Zionist Council of Queensland. The Council: "Anti-Zionism has increasingly become a tool for a modern form of anti-Jewish hatred."

The pressure exerted by the USA on its allies to join the fight against Iran is beginning to have an effect. The European Union has officially joined the sanctions, and South Korea is considering military support to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Against the backdrop of recent nuclear agreements, companies from both countries have signed a strategic partnership to upgrade and secure the kingdom's critical energy and electrical infrastructure.

44 survivors were rescued off the coast of the Canary Islands, including three in critical condition who were evacuated by helicopter. The boat, carrying more than 100 people, departed from Gambia on August 7 and lost its way. The President of the Canary Islands stated: "The Atlantic continues to be a route of death."

Security sources in the UK reveal that the British Army has been forced to immediately stop "non-essential" training exercises in order to save money. The decision comes against the backdrop of heavy budgetary pressures on the Ministry of Defence and is expected to affect the readiness of the forces. The suspension, which is not the army's choice, is expected to last for most of the current year.

In a letter to the heads of the Armed Services Committees, the organizations demanded the removal of a clause from the defense budget bill that would accelerate joint military technology development and production in the US with Israeli defense industries. The bill has already passed the House and is awaiting Senate review.

Argentine President Javier Milei announced on Thursday that he would impose sanctions on oil companies operating off the Falkland Islands, renewing his country's claim to the British territory. In an address to the nation, Milei said that "winds of change" are blowing in favor of Argentina's claim and noted that Washington is willing to reconsider its neutral position in the conflict.

The White House website has launched a video game section called 'Arcade', designed to promote the administration's policies in an interactive way. Among the games: collecting flying bills to 'fill' children's accounts and a game inspired by 'Flappy Bird', where an eagle carries a bill over the National Mall in Washington.

The American news network suddenly announced the immediate termination of its contract with journalist Maria Bartiromo and removed her name from the website. According to reports in the US, the move follows an incident in which she passed a screenshot of an internal network directive regarding the nature of its coverage of President Donald Trump to him. The network refused to deny the claims.

South Korean media report that the government is preparing a proposal to be brought before parliament to send military assets to the Strait of Hormuz before the end of the year, alongside contacts with the USA, UK, and France. Options being examined: deployment of patrol aircraft, a support ship, or a mine-clearing unit.

A California court ruled this week that there is sufficient evidence to prosecute Paul Dean Andrews, 43, for threatening a shooting at a Jewish community center in Redondo Beach, where hundreds of children are present.

The continent, unaccustomed to violence against media figures, was stunned in 2017 when Daphne Caruana Galizia, a Maltese investigative journalist dubbed the 'one-woman WikiLeaks,' was murdered outside her home while investigating the involvement of the Prime Minister's associates in the Panama Papers. Yorgen Fenech, heir to a real estate empire and one of the island's wealthiest men, was arrested...

The US Vice President defends the conservative podcaster. 'Carlson and I are friends, and obviously he has said things I disagree with.' Vance: 'I'm not dodging anything.' The remarks were made against the backdrop of Carlson's sharp criticism of Israel.

US Vice President J.D. Vance blamed Iran for rising fuel prices due to attacks on commercial ships and sharply criticized European countries for not doing enough to ensure global energy market stability. Vance emphasized that the US remains the only power capable of guaranteeing shipping safety in the Strait of Hormuz.

US President Donald Trump continues to exert heavy economic pressure on Iran, refusing to release billions of dollars in frozen assets. Sources told News 14 that Pakistan and Qatar have twice approached the American president to request the release of approximately $12 billion to promote regional de-escalation, but were met with a firm refusal.

Giorgia Meloni breaks a record: with 1,413 days in power, this is the most stable Italian government since World War II. Support for Ukraine and ties with Donald Trump have strengthened her status globally. Voters will decide if political stability has translated into achievements.

The US President harshly criticized claims of ammunition shortages following the operation in Iran, declaring that the US has "almost unlimited" quantities. According to him, production is at unprecedented levels and the administration now prefers to stockpile ammunition for the US instead of selling it to other countries.

The US Department of Defense is implementing mandatory testosterone testing for service members. The initiative aims to optimize soldiers' physical health, though experts warn of the risks of unnecessary medical intervention.

The relationship between the Syrian leader al-Julani and the Druze residents in As-Suwayda remains tense. Community members are now demanding that final exams be held within their region rather than near Damascus.

A Der Spiegel investigation has uncovered a scheme in which dozens of Chinese nationals are suspected of forging Jewish roots to obtain German citizenship. At least 16 individuals have already received German passports by exploiting the life stories of actual Holocaust victims.

8 days after the flood disaster, more than 4,200 are still missing on the Tibet border, and families who have lost hope have begun symbolic funeral rites, burning straw dolls instead of the remains of their loved ones. Rescue teams are clearing a path to those trapped in power plants, 9,300 soldiers are opening roads and have begun evacuating survivors using zip lines over the Trishuli River...

Molotov cocktails were thrown overnight at a construction site near the headquarters of Rohde & Schwarz in Munich; two suspects have been arrested. This is the third such incident in Germany this week. Meanwhile, in Russia, the commander of the 22nd Heavy Bomber Aviation Division, General Nikolai Varfolomeyev, was shot and critically wounded by a motorcyclist.