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Canadian authorities have charged a 33-year-old Toronto resident with aiding Hamas. Police say he incited hatred against Jews and Israelis during demonstrations and acted on behalf of the terror organization.

Ramat Gan Mayor Carmel Shama Hacohen ordered all public shelters opened after a new assessment pointed to a higher risk of missile fire from Iran over the weekend. At the same time, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio blasted Tehran and warned against further escalation.

President Donald Trump shared what he said was his directive to the U.S. military. The U.S. has updated Israel that it plans to intensify its strikes in Iran. Iran may carry out its threat to launch missiles at all countries in the Middle East that support the Americans.

In a first-of-its-kind move, the State Attorney’s Office has asked the court to revoke the citizenship of two security prisoners convicted of helping Hamas. Prosecutors say the two planned to damage Cellcom’s communications infrastructure during the war.

The United States and Saudi Arabia are expected to sign a sweeping 30-year civilian nuclear agreement. The deal is not tied to normalization with Israel and could eventually open the door to uranium enrichment inside the kingdom.

The new Dutch government announced that starting in mid-September, imports from Jewish communities in the West Bank and East Jerusalem will be banned. Prime Minister Rob Jetten said, "The ban is intended to prevent any contribution to the illegal occupation."

The island nation of Nauru has approved plans to open an embassy in Jerusalem in the coming months. The move strengthens its ties with Israel and adds to its consistent support for the country on the international stage and at U.N. institutions.

Dozens of activists from a civilian right-wing movement have crossed the border into Syria in recent months and were brought back by the IDF. Security officials warn of a serious operational danger, but so far no indictments have been filed in the case.

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has declared that his country will no longer hold elections. The announcement follows years of crushing the opposition, consolidating power, and steadily dismantling democratic institutions.

President Donald Trump responded to statements by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who said he would work to have Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrested. Mamdani said he intends to pursue an arrest warrant ahead of Netanyahu’s expected arrival in September for the U.N. conference.

According to a Wall Street Journal report, Israel told the United States that Iran transferred thousands of centrifuges to Mount Kolang Gaz La, near Natanz. In the West, officials fear the move is aimed at rebuilding Iran’s nuclear program.

An indictment has been filed against Salam Amital, 20, a resident of Mas'udin al-Azazma in the Negev. Over the course of about a year, prosecutors say he smuggled 32 weapons from Egypt באמצעות drones and sold each one for tens of thousands of shekels.

Israel’s defense establishment is closely watching the risk of a new escalation in the Persian Gulf. With the possibility that the U.S. could intensify its strikes on Iran, there is growing concern that Iran may target Israel.

A senior Iranian official says Tehran has received proposals to lower tensions and is signaling that talks with the U.S. may still be possible. At the same time, strikes are continuing, and both Israel and the United States are preparing for the possibility of a broader escalation.

Andy Burnham was sworn in as Britain’s prime minister after Keir Starmer stepped down amid an internal Labour revolt. Burnham is promising a new economic direction and signaling a tougher line toward Israel.

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The heat wave gripping Israel is still intensifying, and today is expected to be the hottest day of the week. The Meteorological Service is warning of heavy to extreme heat stress and urging people to cut back on activity during the hottest hours and stay well hydrated.

A senior Israeli security source describes an unusual and volatile picture at the top of Iran’s ruling system, as new details emerge about alleged Iranian revenge plans targeting Israel.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is considering whether Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be arrested if he comes to the city for the U.N. General Assembly in September, calling him “a war criminal committing genocide in Gaza.”

The U.S. is expanding its military presence in the Middle East by deploying additional fighter jets and refueling aircraft as tensions with Iran escalate.