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  Security2026-11-06

  Trump repeats claim that Israel owes its existence to his stand on Iran

  In a Truth Social post, the US president said Israel and the wider Middle East would not exist today had he not stopped Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

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  Security2026-11-06

  Iran hands out iodine pills to residents near its nuclear sites

  Citing The Times, two outlets report Iran is giving iodine tablets to people living close to nuclear facilities, amid talk of renewed US strikes on the country.

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  Security2026-11-06

  Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei hands Putin a letter from Tehran

  Mohsen Rezaei met Vladimir Putin in Moscow with a message from Iran's supreme leader, which N12 says centred on Iran's request for an air defense system.

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  Security2026-11-06

  Houthis blame Saudi jets for deadly Taiz market strike; toll ranges 20 to 30

  Yemen's Houthi movement says a Saudi air strike hit a market in Taiz province, while local authorities deny any air operation and blame the Houthis.

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  Security2026-11-06

  Seafarer killed after suspected missile strike on Greek tanker MT Velos in Gulf

  One crew member died in an explosion on the unladen tanker as it headed for Bahrain; its Greek manager says a missile is the likely cause and an inquiry will follow.

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  Security2026-11-06

  Trump discusses renewed Iran strikes, with a November 9 new moon in view

  Fox News, citing senior officials, says Trump met his national security team on resuming strikes on Iran, with darkness on November 9 seen as favourable.

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  Emergency2026-11-06

  Cyclist, about 45, killed after being hit by police car near Latrun

  A cyclist died on Route 3 near Latrun Junction after a collision that two outlets say involved a police patrol car; police have opened an investigation.

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  Economy2026-11-06

  Tel Aviv stocks jump, TA-35 up 2.5% to 3% as the shekel firms

  Israeli equities rallied sharply in a session that, according to one report, ran against the global trend, with bank shares leading and the shekel gaining on the dollar and euro.

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  Economy2026-11-06

  Tel Aviv stocks open about 0.5% higher after global sell-off as shekel slips

  Trading in Tel Aviv began with small gains after a slump on world markets, while the shekel kept weakening against both the dollar and the euro.

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  Government2026-11-05Updated

  Rubio denies reports he will quit Trump administration ahead of 2028

  The US secretary of state told the New York Times he intends to serve until the end of Trump's term, rejecting reports he would resign to prepare a presidential bid.

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  Elections2026-11-05Updated

  Herzog cites bloc vetoes despite Eisenkot's 67 nods, mandate due Sunday

  President Herzog said the tally favouring Eisenkot over Netanyahu, 67 to 46, looks clear but vetoes leave it unclear who can form a government.

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  Security2026-11-05

  Iran sends US a nuclear proposal through Qatar, tied to seven demands

  A senior Iranian official says Tehran passed Washington a new nuclear offer via Qatar, but talks on it would begin only once seven Iranian conditions are met.

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  Security2026-11-05

  Turkey says soldier killed by fire from Iran at Engin Mayin border post

  Turkey's defence ministry says a soldier died after fire assessed to have come from Iran during a border crossing intervention, and both countries are investigating.

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  Energy2026-11-05Updated

  Rezaei says he and Putin discussed regional security and gas pipelines

  Iran's security chief says Putin pledged to do all he can to end the war, and that the two sides discussed building gas pipelines from Russia to Iran.

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  Security2026-11-05

  Shin Bet chief likened alleged election money to October 7, Channel 12 says

  David Zini reportedly told a closed agency conference that foreign funding in Israel's election rivals the 2023 attack, as colleagues dispute his reading of the evidence.

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  Security2026-11-05

  Israel's US arms orders run about $10 billion past the current aid deal

  As President Trump moves to end US military aid, reports say Israel has ordered more American weaponry than existing funding covers, leaving a gap of about $10 billion.

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  Elections2026-11-05

  Bennett and Lapid's faction tells Herzog it backs Eisenkot, rejects unity talk

  The Beyachad (Together) faction recommended Gadi Eisenkot to form Israel's next government and told the president it would not join a unity arrangement on any terms.

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  Elections2026-11-05

  Joint List backs Eisenkot, offers to support his government from outside

  In consultations with President Herzog, the Arab-majority alliance recommended the Yashar leader and said it would not bring down a change government even in wartime.

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  Economy2026-11-05

  Tel Aviv and Wall Street stocks drop sharply as the shekel weakens

  The TA-125 index has erased all of its gains since the start of the year, N12 reported, with Ynet linking the falls to a 'blue wave' in the United States.

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  Security2026-11-05

  Ra'am's Mansour Abbas backs Eisenkot for prime minister, says Hamas must disarm

  Meeting President Herzog, the Ra'am leader urged Gadi Eisenkot to form a quick government but would not call Hamas a terror group, citing his family's safety.

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  Government2026-11-05

  Houthis seek $51 billion and recognition from Saudi Arabia in truce talks

  Yemen's Houthi movement has reportedly demanded tens of billions of dollars and recognition as Yemen's rulers, as its forces press toward Aden.

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  Government2026-11-04Updated

  Trump tells ABC he intends to keep Hegseth as impeachment push builds

  Trump says he will keep Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, while Ynet reports Republican moves toward a House impeachment vote against him.

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  Economy2026-11-05

  El Al posts record $1.27 billion third-quarter revenue as profit dips

  Israel's flagship airline grew revenue 18% on near-full flights, while a one-off charge pushed net profit down to $175 million for the July to September period.

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  Security2026-11-05

  Vance distances himself from Trump on Iran as officials weigh renewed strikes

  A day after Republicans lost both houses of Congress, the vice president publicly broke with the Iran war, while officials say Trump may yet resume it.

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