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US fighter jet disables cargo ship attempting to breach Iran naval blockade

The large cargo vessel was attempting to transit regional waters after having previously departed an Iranian port

Trump administration sanctions entire ICC, vows to dismantle court

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the sanctions in a video statement posted on social media, accusing the court of exceeding its authority and pursuing politically motivated cases against citizens of countries that do not recognize its jurisdiction

Marco Rubiosecretary
Either the ICC will end its threats, or we will end the ICC. We expect our allies, many of whom are part of the ICC and that rely on American service members for their defense, to rein in the court,
Tomoko Akanejudge
The Court will continue to fully discharge its mandate, with independence and impartiality,
It is an attempt to obstruct the course of justice and to prevent the court from doing what it was created to do,
We will ban transactions with this rogue court, cutting off their resources and crippling its ability to operate,
No one should be punished for serving the cause of justice. History will judge this moment. Future generations, and above all the victims of mass atrocities, will ask how we responded when an institution created to protect them came under attack. They will ask whether the Court held firm and whether the international community defended the principles it proclaimed or allowed them to be abandoned under pressure,
Benjamin Netanyahuprime Minister
I commend President Trump and Secretary Rubio for taking this critical decision to sanction the ICC."
Marco Rubiosecretary
Both parties agree on this, but only President Trump has the resolve to take the action needed to end this threat once and for all,

Who leaked info? Yahalomi affair escalates: Suspected invasion of privacy

The inquiry follows a series of media reports published after Mali and Liel Yahalomi were located in Argentina on August 14, 2026

These publications, which apparently originated from the police investigation, allegedly caused substantial harm to their privacy, without legitimate justification and seemingly in violation of the police’s own procedures."

Knesset Speaker urges pardon after Netanyahu trial revelation

Amir Ohanaknesset Speaker
I was shocked to discover from the testimony of the former attorney general that even the remaining charges, after the panel of judges twice suggested that the prosecution withdraw the bribery charge, are based on illegal investigative actions carried out without his knowledge or authorization,
It must also lead you to make a decision on the pardon request for the prime minister,
In my judgment, not only as someone familiar with public life but also in light of my legal experience accompanying dozens and hundreds of indictments, both as an intern in the State Attorney’s Office and later as a lawyer, the just, courageous and appropriate decision in light of the findings is to grant the prime minister a pardon,

Herzog to heroic Flydubai pilot: You are forever part of Israel's history

Israeli President Isaac Herzog sent a letter to flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar expressing the deep gratitude of the State of Israel for his exceptional courage and determination in steering the flydubai aircraft to safety and averting catastrophe for the passengers on board the flight on September 30, 2026

Your ability to find the strength to rise above the pain, to combat the immediate threat to your life, and to operate sound judgment demonstrates the strength of your character and the great valor you possess,
Your heroics place you in the distinguished ranks of Indian troops, who risked their lives over 100 years ago to liberate cities in the Holy Land, forever becoming a part of Israel’s history. You too, Captain Machchhar, will henceforth be a treasured part of our people’s history, further amplifying the warmth and connection between the Republic of India and the State of Israel."
As you slowly begin your journey towards healing, I know that you are in the very best hands of our dear friends and partners in the United Arab Emirates. We all share heartfelt prayers for your full and speedy recovery, and I look forward, once you have regained strength, to welcoming you to Jerusalem and expressing the appreciation and the love of our grateful nation,

2,000-year-old aqueduct that supplied water to Temple Mount uncovered in Jerusalem

The Lower Aqueduct was an impressive engineering project, probably built in the time of the Hasmonean kings to supply water to Jerusalem,
The aqueduct, whose construction is attributed to the days of the Hasmonean kings, tells of a leadership that knew how to think ahead: to expand Jerusalem's capacity to absorb residents, pilgrims, and public life around the Temple,
The aqueduct is an engineering marvel. Even today, with all our modern technology, building such a system would require extensive planning and effort,
Integrating the aqueduct into the entrance of the new neighborhood will give residents and visitors a direct connection to Jerusalem's rich history and to the deep bond of the people of Israel with its eternal capital,

Trump: We stopped Iran from obtaining nukes, 18 men did not die in vain

Donald Trumppresident
We are having productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran,
JD Vancevice President
We're not going to trade words for actions,
Donald Trumppresident
We lost 18 great people [in the Iran war]. I got to know their families. I met most of them, the families. And always the hardest thing that I have to do is go and meet the families of heroes. I call them heroes. But we lost 18. We have wounded, but we've stopped them from having a nuclear weapon,
Donald Trumppresident
We stopped Iran from having a nuclear weapon — and the [gas] prices will come tumbling [down] and it’s gonna be over soon, one way or the other,

Report: US pressured Israel to strike Iran before elections

Ben Caspitjournalist
Prime Minister [Benjamin] Netanyahu's position is not entirely clear to me. Over the past week, his schedule has been described as 'highly security-focused,' and he has held several 'sensitive' discussions and visits."
Ben Caspitjournalist
The American demand came in response to developments in Iran, some of which were reported today in the foreign media, concerning Iran's rapid restoration of its drone and ballistic missile production capabilities."
Ben Caspitjournalist
In talks between Israel and the United States regarding Iran over the past two weeks, I have learned that the Americans actually demanded that Israel carry out a strike against Iran. They were not referring to an American strike, nor to a joint operation, but specifically to an Israeli strike."
As of now, the Americans have backed down from this demand,

IDF strikes Hamas Nukhba gathering

Prior to the strikes, steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions and aerial surveillance. IDF troops under the Southern Command are deployed in the area in accordance with the agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat."

Avinatan Or’s mother reveals captor’s final words: 'Hamas is weak'

What should have been done was to dismantle them as quickly as possible and bring them to their knees, and only in this way can we get our loved ones back."
Hamas is weak, there's nothing we can do, we have to."
Both from Avinatan and from the United States, we understand that we were correct from the beginning,
They said it from the beginning, and we said from the beginning that the only way to bring back the hostages, as many of them as possible and eventually all of them, as it ultimately was, is only if we defeat Hamas,

Hostage's mother accuses IDF commander of failing to save her son

The worst thing for me, Mr. Nitzan Alon, is that you never came to look me in the eyes and apologize,
Your unit received countless reports, clear signs and information from soldiers and commanders in the field about voices shouting in Hebrew, but you dismissed them,
Even then, you said there was no need to investigate further because these were diversionary tactics,