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❗️The main news of the hour! 7:00 ⚡️ Strikes Reported in Southern Lebanon: Overnight strikes targeted the Ali al-Taher ridge area and the villages of Ansar and Nabatieh al-Fawqa in southern Lebanon. One report said seven people were killed and two others injured in Ansar, with searches continuing at the strike site. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 6:00 ⚡️ Forecast: Local Rain and Possible Thunderstorms in Eastern Israel: Partly cloudy weather is expected, with a slight rise in temperatures. Local rain may develop in eastern Israel from noon, with isolated thunderstorms and a risk of flooding in the Judean Desert and Dead Sea area; forecast temperatures range from 20-31 in Jerusalem to 31-40 in Eilat. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 5:00 ⚡️ Trump Administration Urges Apple Not to Buy Chinese Chips: US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the administration has pressed Apple not to source memory chips from China and urged the company to find another solution to the shortage. ⚡️ UAE Oil Tanker Attacked in Strait of Hormuz: The United Arab Emirates’ national oil company, ADNOC, reported that one of its tankers was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 4:00 ⚡️ Indonesia Orders Evacuations Near Flores Island: Authorities urged residents near Flores Island to evacuate after an earthquake triggered tsunami warnings in several areas. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre reported that at least 3 aftershocks were felt. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 3:00 ⚡️ 7 Men Injured in Tel Aviv Brawl: A man in his 30s was seriously injured, while a 24-year-old man and two men around 30 sustained moderate injuries; three others were lightly hurt. The victims were taken to Ichilov Hospital. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 2:00 ⚡️ 7.5 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Indonesia's Flores Island: A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck Flores Island at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. ⚡️ Mali and Liel Sent Vienna Videos After Leaving the Country: Police suspect Mali and Liel Yahalomi filmed videos for their family in Vienna but sent them only after reaching another country to create the impression they were still there. A senior police official said 300 investigators and intelligence personnel participated in the search, adding that the two were found in Argentina and had planned to continue to another undisclosed destination. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 1:00 ⚡️ Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Open or Close Only on Its Orders: Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi responded to US President Donald Trump’s statement that he would declare the Strait of Hormuz American territory, saying Tehran is not intimidated by the United States. He said the strait would be opened or closed solely on Iran’s orders. ⚡️ Yahalomi Family Says All Public Donations Will Be Returned: The family of Mali and Liel Yahalomi said all funds raised by the public would be refunded. “Thank you to the people of Israel,” the family stated. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 0:00 ⚡️ Missing Israeli Mother and Daughter Found Safe: Mali and Liel Yahalomi, who disappeared in Vienna last week, were found alive in Buenos Aires after an international search led by Lahav 433 and Israeli police intelligence teams working 24/7. Police said they left voluntarily, faced no danger or threats, and were released after questioning found no suspicion of criminal activity; their family expressed immense relief and thanked everyone involved. ⚡️ Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Will Become US Territory: US President Donald Trump said he would soon declare the Strait of Hormuz American territory. He also told Fox News that the US would strike Iran economically. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 23:00 ⚡️ British Professor Found Dead After Plagiarism Allegations: Professor Jason Arday, who became the youngest Black professor appointed at the University of Cambridge, was found dead at his London home aged 41 after resigning over reports that extensive sections of his doctoral thesis had been copied. Police said there was no suspicion of criminal activity. ⚡️ IDF Opens Fire After Attack Near Beit Fajjar: The IDF said two assailants threw stones and a Molotov cocktail at troops operating in the Etzion Brigade area near Beit Fajjar. The troops returned fire and hits were identified, while no Israeli forces were injured. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 22:00 ⚡️ Man Seriously Wounded in Lod Stabbing: A man around 35 was seriously wounded in a stabbing in Lod. Magen David Adom is evacuating him to Shamir-Assaf Harofeh Hospital. ⚡️ Austrian Police Confirm Missing Israelis Left Voluntarily: Austrian police confirmed that Israeli women Mali and Liel Yahalomi left the country on their own and said there was no suspicion of violence. An earlier report claimed their destination was South America. ⚡️ Houthis Reportedly Attack Saudi Aramco Refinery: The Houthi-affiliated SABA news agency cited a military source as saying the Houthis attacked a Saudi Aramco oil refinery with a drone. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 21:00 ⚡️ Reports: Missing Israelis Left Austria for South America: Austrian news outlet Heute reported that Meli and Liel Yahalomi, last seen in Vienna, left Austria voluntarily and may have arrived in South America. Austrian investigators said there was no indication that the mother and daughter were victims of a violent crime. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 20:00 ⚡️ Police Make Progress in Investigation of Missing Women in Austria: Police sources said investigators have reconstructed additional parts of Mali and Liel Yahalomi’s timeline, traced their movements and narrowed gaps concerning what happened during the relevant period. ⚡️ US Forces Divert 62 Commercial Vessels in Arabian Sea: US Central Command said forces diverted 62 commercial vessels, disabled three and raided two others to enforce the US blockade in Hormuz. An American sailor also directed an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter during nighttime operations aboard the USS Princeton. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 19:00 ⚡️ IDF Says Hamas Commander Killed in Southern Gaza: The IDF said it killed Hudhaifa Khaled Suleiman Qaware, a company commander in Hamas’s Khan Younis Brigade, in an airstrike yesterday. It said he trained operatives, transferred weapons, advanced efforts to rebuild Hamas, and planned attacks against Israeli forces and civilians. ⚡️ 4-Month-Old Baby in Serious Condition in Jerusalem: A 4-month-old baby failed to wake from sleep at home in Jerusalem. Emergency teams restored the baby’s pulse and evacuated the infant in serious condition to Shaare Zedek Medical Center. ⚡️ Kushner Expected to Visit Israel and Egypt Next Week: A Gaza Peace Council official said Jared Kushner is expected to visit Israel and Egypt next week, accompanied by council CEO Nikolay Mladenov and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. The official said the U.S. and Israel agree that the final outcome must include a demilitarized Hamas, with talks planned on Israeli concerns and meetings with mediators in Egypt. ⚡️ Search Underway for Missing 70-Year-Old in Arava: The Arava rescue unit is searching near Ein Zin for a 70-year-old man who went out last night to watch the Perseid meteor shower and has not made contact. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 18:00 ⚡️ Professor Arnon Soffer Dies at 90: Professor Arnon Soffer, a leading Israeli geostrategy scholar who warned for decades about demographic threats, has died at 90. A longtime University of Haifa academic, he focused on Israel’s Jewish-Arab demographic balance and warned in 2004 of demographic collapse and mass Jewish emigration. ⚡️ Tirat Carmel Cancels Singer’s Performance: Tirat Carmel Mayor Dudu Cohen canceled Ofek Adanek’s performance scheduled for 25 August after the singer identified himself as the artist suspected of threatening his partner. Cohen said the presumption of innocence remained but that extra caution was appropriate, while another planned performance in Dimona was also canceled. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 17:00 ⚡️ Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Tel Aviv Park: A motorcyclist, about 26, was seriously injured while riding in an open area of a park in southern Tel Aviv. Magen David Adom evacuated him to Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer. ⚡️ Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow White House Ballroom Construction: The Trump administration asked the U.S. Supreme Court to approve continued construction of a White House ballroom. About a week ago, the federal appeals court in Washington rejected the administration’s appeal and halted the project, estimated to cost about 400 million dollars. ⚡️ State to Fund Haredi Schools Only If They Meet Core Curriculum Requirements: Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara told the High Court that continued state funding for Haredi educational institutions will depend on compliance with core curriculum obligations. The state also said current oversight data does not adequately reflect the actual gaps in compliance. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 16:00 ⚡️ Eisenkot Praises Elazar Stern After Knesset Resignation: Yashar Chairman Gadi Eisenkot called Elazar Stern a committed and experienced public servant following his departure from Yesh Atid and resignation from the Knesset. Eisenkot said he hopes Stern will continue serving the people of Israel. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 15:00 ⚡️ Egyptian, Saudi and Turkish Foreign Ministers Discuss Regional Developments: The foreign ministers of Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkey met last night in the northern Egyptian coastal town of El Alamein. Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said they discussed the latest developments in the region. ⚡️ July Consumer Price Index Rises by 0.3% as Annual Home Prices Decline: Annual inflation fell to 1.5%, with notable increases in transportation (1.4%), culture and entertainment (1.1%) and housing (0.7%), while clothing and footwear fell by 4.6% and fresh fruit and vegetables by 3.5%. The monthly home price index rose by 0.1%, but declined by 1.5% annually. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 14:00 ⚡️ Police Seek Help Locating Missing Man: Police are searching for 24-year-old Katriel Nachman Keinan, last seen near Gai Beach in Tiberias at around 18:00 on Monday while heading to Safed. Anyone with information should call Beit Shemesh police at 02-9902384 or the police emergency line at 100. ⚡️ Lawyer Alon Kriti Accused of Extortion by Threats: A court permitted the publication of lawyer Alon Kriti’s name after he was charged with extortion by threats. He allegedly threatened a borrower and sent others to the person’s home to pressure him into repaying a debt. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 13:00 ⚡️ Elazar Stern Leaves Yesh Atid and Resigns from the Knesset: Opposition leader Yair Lapid said Stern plans to resign from the Knesset after 11 years, during which he contributed to Yesh Atid’s achievements and served as a minister in the change government. Lapid thanked him for years of friendship and public service. ⚡️ Unusual Flight Congestion Causes Ben Gurion Airport Delays: The Israel Airports Authority said around 90 flights accumulated within three hours, while a high concentration of landings placed significant pressure on airport operations. The congestion affected aircraft handling, waiting times, and baggage unloading, but officials said there was no staff shortage. ⚡️ Russia Rejects Black Sea Ceasefire with Ukraine: Russia rejected the idea of a ceasefire with Ukraine in the Black Sea, saying there was no justification for partial measures intended only to give the government in Kyiv a temporary respite. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥

❗️The main news of the hour! 12:00 ⚡️ Likud MK Tsegue Melaku Will Not Run in Primaries: Likud MK Tsegue Melaku announced that she will not run in the party’s upcoming primaries. MKs Eliyahu Revivo and Moshe Passal have also said they will not run. ⚡️ Lebanese Prime Minister Meets US Ambassador: Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met US Ambassador to Lebanon Michael Issa, military coordination group chief Joseph Clearfield and an accompanying military delegation. They discussed the military aspects of the negotiation framework and developments in southern Lebanon, with Salam calling on Israel to halt its “destructive operations,” expand the pilot areas and set a clear timetable for withdrawing from Lebanese territory. ⚡️ Pipe Burst Disrupts Water Supply in Mitzpe Ramon: A burst pipe near the Beresheet Hotel caused a water outage at the hotel and some homes in Mitzpe Ramon. The regional water corporation is installing a bypass and expects the issue to be resolved within a few hours. ⚡️ Pango and CelloPark Users Report Service Disruptions: Customers have reported problems with the Pango and CelloPark parking services. Users say they cannot pay for parking or complete payments. 🧐 More news every hour! 🔥