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How will Erdogan react? Trump gives a tailwind to the mega-project in which Israel is a partner
After a long period of delays, the interconnector project to connect Israel's electricity grid to Cyprus and Greece — and from there to Europe — has received the support of the USA and France. It is still unclear how Turkey, which opposes the move, will react, and it seems that Greece, which has avoided confrontation until now, will no longer remain silent.

Germany: 8-year-old girl calls police after mother drives drunk
An 8-year-old girl from Germany showed great courage when she called the emergency center late at night to report that her mother was driving under the influence of alcohol and swerving out of the lane. Police officers located the vehicle on the side of the road, found the mother to be completely drunk, and opened criminal proceedings against her.

Terror at a height of 30 meters: Stuck for hours in the air at an amusement park
23 people were trapped on a high-altitude carousel at a summer festival in Hamburg. After hours, the ride was restarted and the passengers were rescued unharmed.

Due to a YouTube challenge: two children disappeared from home
An 11-year-old and a 7-year-old from India secretly left their home after watching "Secret House" videos in which participants hide for 24 hours. About two hours later, they were located safe and sound and returned to their families.

"Out of control": UN makes rare admission regarding the hunger phenomenon in the Gaza Strip
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres admitted that many of the UN's independent reporters have "completely gone out of control." Simultaneously, a new UNICEF survey presented data on the nutritional status of children in the Gaza Strip that significantly contradicts last year's claims of mass starvation.

"Putin may use nuclear weapons": Russia prepares for escalation
Bloomberg citing Kremlin sources: there are no more negotiations, Russia is preparing to escalate missile attacks. In Moscow, there is a growing assessment that Vladimir Putin may use tactical nuclear weapons as a last resort. Yesterday, the CIA director arrived in Moscow for an unusual visit, assessment: he warned against escalation. The worrying reports of the last week.

Al-Shara's Busy Week
A meeting between the Syrian Foreign Minister and the head of the Mossad, the restoration of full economic cooperation with the United States, and a session with the commander of the Kurdish army in the country. Syria is "firing" in all directions.

After escalation and mutual accusations: Qatari Prime Minister to visit Tehran
The Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced that Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani will arrive in Tehran tomorrow for talks with Iranian officials. The visit aims to de-escalate tensions and address regional security issues, including freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

The mystery of the four bodies on the resort island: police officer arrested on suspicion of a cover-up
The picturesque tourist island turned into a scene of horror after four bodies of missing persons were found within 72 hours, with a local police officer suspected of closing hundreds of cases and forging official records.

USA declares Palestine Action a terrorist organization: "We will eliminate the far-left"
Washington joins the UK in imposing strict sanctions on the pro-Palestinian organization that led massive protests against Israel and carried out violent acts, including storming Elbit factories and vandalizing British Air Force aircraft. Anyone doing business with them now risks sanctions. The US Treasury Secretary stated: "We will cut off their financial oxygen supply."

With chairs and fists: severe violence between tourists and shop owners at a prestigious destination
A brawl broke out on the popular Italian island of Capri after reports stated that shop owners asked a group of tourists to move their children from the entrance to their shop. The unusual incident, which lasted several minutes, was documented by stunned passersby.

The Canadian 'Bad Cop' on the Front Lines of the Trade War with the US
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to take a firm line against Washington and has engaged in a heated war of words with President Donald Trump.

Dolly Parton's Wikipedia page defaced with swastika: "Loves Jews"
Just hours after the announcement of the music star's death, unknown individuals defaced her page with offensive expressions, an image of a Nazi flag, and praise for a school shooter. The page was restored within a few hours.

Israel's new hope: Will Slovenia prevent EU sanctions?
Slovenia and the Czech Republic vetoed a joint EU statement against construction in E1, forcing EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas to issue a statement on her own behalf. Simultaneously, Jerusalem identifies a dramatic shift in relations with the new administration in Ljubljana, with the first Israeli embassy in the country expected to open in September.

Trump revealed Mojtaba's condition and emphasized: "We will achieve victory in Iran soon"
US President Donald Trump provided additional details today (Wednesday) in an interview with conservative radio host Glenn Beck regarding the crown prince, Mojtaba Khamenei, and declared: "We will achieve a great victory in Iran very soon." "Mojtaba is not dead. His left arm and leg were injured, but he is alive. But if he is dead, they are doing a really good job of faking that he is alive," the...

Trump reveals new details: "Mojtaba is not dead, but was very severely injured on his left side"
In a radio interview, Trump claims that Mojtaba was not eliminated but was severely injured on his left side, and attacks: "The regime is pretending." Regarding the lack of uprising in Iran, he said: "You cannot expect citizens to go out to the street when they are being shot at with machine guns."

Storm in Spain: Did the government ignore intelligence warnings before the breach in Ceuta?
Defense Minister Margarita Robles claims that the warning reached the police and immigration authority, which identified the mass call to cross the border. These remarks contradict previous government statements that there was no prior information. The storm increases pressure on Prime Minister Sanchez, whom polls predict will lose his rule in the upcoming elections.

Lebanese President: "There is no choice but negotiations with Israel"
According to Aoun, achieving an IDF withdrawal from Lebanon, the release of prisoners, and the reconstruction of the country "cannot be achieved through war." Contacts continue despite gaps regarding the disarmament of Hezbollah and the pressure exerted on the leadership in Beirut.

"In Basel I founded the Jewish state": 129 years later, a "Death to Zionism" demonstration was planned in the city
The Basel-Stadt cantonal police announced that a demonstration planned for Saturday under the title "Death to Zionism" cannot be approved, and that security forces are preparing to take the necessary measures to deal with it.

After more than 250 days at sea: US aircraft carrier to dock in Thailand
The aircraft carrier participated in the American operation against Iran. Recently, reports emerged regarding the deterioration of the crew's mental health and a shortage of basic supplies, including food and hygiene products.

Disaster in Pakistan: 14 infants perished in a hospital fire
15 infants were in the ward where the fire broke out, only one of them survived: "A hospital doctor rescued him." The police updated that identification of the victims will be possible only through DNA testing. The Prime Minister ordered the establishment of an investigative committee that will submit its findings within 24 hours.

Erdogan's message to Israel: "Provocations and plots will not stop us"
The President of Turkey presented Ankara as seeking to turn the region into a "home of peace, security and stability," but at the same time sharpened his tone toward Israel. In another speech, he implicitly accused the Netanyahu government of attempting to plunge the region into instability - and promised that "blood merchants" and "genocide perpetrators" will lose.

"The Israeli Drug King of Goa" has disappeared from Indian authorities again
Yaniv Benaim, nicknamed "Atala", who was at the center of a drug affair that shook Goa in 2010, did not appear for a hearing in a new case against him after being released on bail. Indian authorities have declared him a fugitive, issued an arrest warrant and a border alert - 16 years after he first disappeared from Goa and was extradited from Peru.

Hundreds of travelers missing and heavy destruction in a deadly flood on the Nepal-China border: at least 17 dead
Massive water currents washed away settlements in northern Nepal and knocked multi-story buildings into the river. The water level makes it difficult for rescue helicopters to land in the area. In neighboring Tibet, casualties were also reported, and roads, electricity, and communications were cut off. Among the missing are 291 foreign citizens and 93 Nepalese citizens. 60 workers are missing at a...

Nepal: At least 17 dead in floods, fears for the lives of hundreds missing - including Israelis
Flash floods on the Tibet-Nepal border led to the erasure of entire villages. As of now: only 12 people have been rescued from the disaster zones. The President of China ordered rescue and relief forces to be sent to the border area. Officials in the country estimate: "The scale of the casualties is enormous."

The surprising country whose economy survived the war with Iran with distinction
World press headlines: In the USA, billions of shekels in Israeli public diplomacy are encountering a young generation that is not being convinced; Washington's economic pressure on Iran is landing directly on the shoulders of citizens suffering from a price surge; and in Egypt, against all gloomy forecasts, the local economy is managing to surprise analysts. Globes presents a daily short review...

Storm in Belgium: Government refuses to accept students from Gaza
A group of Palestinian researchers who have already received study offers in the European country will not be able to begin their studies. The reason is the blocking of their exit from the Gaza Strip due to disagreements within the nationalist coalition regarding immigration policy.

"The Great Oil Parking Lot": How Gulf States Bypass the Strait of Hormuz Blockade
Satellite imagery has revealed dozens of ship-to-ship oil transfers in the Gulf of Oman. While Iran struggles under a naval blockade, regional states are successfully adapting their supply chains, using the open sea to transit millions of barrels of crude.

Kremlin: CIA Director's visit to Moscow intended for intelligence coordination
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov addressed today (Wednesday) the visit of CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Moscow and said that the visit is "related to coordination between intelligence agencies."

New development: Will Trump deport the Muslim congresswoman?
US President Donald Trump shared a report this week stating that the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency is refusing to disclose documents related to Muslim congresswoman Ilhan Omar, claiming that their release could interfere with "enforcement proceedings." Trump shared the report without further commentary, but the move has reignited the question of whether authorities are examining...

Palestinian elections are approaching — the possibility of cancellation is back on the table
Senior PA officials emphasize that elections for the Legislative Council are expected to take place at the end of November, but set a series of conditions for their holding. The opposition to Mahmoud Abbas / Abu Mazen fears: "This is a way to postpone the elections again."

Report: New wave of rumors in Iran regarding the death of Mojtaba Khamenei
Iranian journalist and researcher Arash Azizi wrote for the digital magazine "The Atlantic" that the decrease in activity and statements from the leader is fueling a growing wave of rumors about his condition. "I believe that Khamenei is dead or in a state of brain death," a senior official in a government office told the journalist.

Report: UK Prime Minister warned of Russian retaliatory actions
Andy Burnham tightened ties with Ukraine in his first weeks in office, and experts warn that Vladimir Putin may try to make the UK pay a price for this stance.

Poland: Indictment filed against far-right leader for Holocaust denial
Polish far-right leader Grzegorz Braun, who polls at over 10% support, has been indicted for Holocaust denial after claiming that the gas chambers at Auschwitz were a "fake."

Embarrassment for Turkey: Pirates hijack weapons ship near Somalia
Somali pirates have hijacked a Turkish weapons ship off the coast of Africa. The ship carried military equipment, UAVs, and satellite gear intended for Turkish forces in the region. Somali pirates have significantly expanded their operations in the area in recent months, acting with a high level of training and coordination.

"Adding fuel to the fire": The Russian threat to Britain - and the unusual advice to the Prime Minister
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been warned of a possible attack by Russia: "The Kremlin is expected to target Britain." In the United Kingdom, a campaign has been launched for citizens to prepare for national emergencies. A senior British source told the "Daily Mail": "Russia will want to send a message through actions, something big is coming."

Report: UK to Impose Sanctions on Settlements That Could Harm Trade with Israel
The British Prime Minister is expected to announce an import ban from settlements and personal sanctions against senior figures in the settlement enterprise, while Labour officials fear broad damage to Israeli exports and economic relations between the countries.

Star called to "free Palestine" - viewers complained: "Disgusting and sick"
Five months after the Oscars ceremony, where Javier Bardem called for "no to war" on stage, TMZ revealed complaints filed with the US Federal Communications Commission. One viewer criticized the lack of censorship regarding offensive language, describing the event as "disgusting and sick."

Massacre in the USA: Man murders eight family members after being asked to leave home
Eight family members were murdered during a family gathering by a relative who had been asked to move out. The perpetrator set the house on fire and took his own life.

Danish Prime Minister to plastic surgeon: "I am happy with my body, I don't need your opinion"
Mette Frederiksen shared in an Instagram post that she received a message from a surgeon who offered to "fix a small flaw" in her nose. She added that over the years she has received many messages regarding her appearance.