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THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ IS COMPLETELY OPEN AND READY FOR BUSINESS AND FULL PASSAGE, BUT THE NAVAL BLOCKADE WILL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS IT

Trump declares Strait of Hormuz open but maintains naval blockade on Iran until transaction is 100% complete.

April 17, 2026 at 4:27 pm Donald Trump Truth Social diplomacy

THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ IS COMPLETELY OPEN AND READY FOR BUSINESS AND FULL PASSAGE, BUT THE NAVAL BLOCKADE WILL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS IT PERTAINS TO IRAN, ONLY, UNTIL SUCH TIME AS OUR TRANSACTION WITH IRAN IS 100% COMPLETE. THIS PROCESS SHOULD GO VERY QUICKLY IN THAT MOST OF THE POINTS ARE ALREADY NEGOTIATED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER! PRESIDENT DONALD J.TRUMP

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Crime April 19, 2026 at 5:49 pm 16 minutes ago New

Shortly ago, police forces operating in the Bloomfield Stadium area were dispatched following a report of a brawl between fans in the stadium area. Upon their arrival at the scene,

Israel Police responded to a fan brawl at Bloomfield Stadium, arresting suspects in their 20s & 30s for investigation.

Politics April 19, 2026 at 5:47 pm 19 minutes ago New

President of the State of Israel Meets with Israel’s ‘Outstanding Soldiers’ Ahead of Independence Day

President Isaac Herzog met 120 "outstanding" IDF soldiers at the President's House in Jerusalem, honoring their service ahead of Independence Day.

Crime April 19, 2026 at 4:19 pm 2 hours ago New

Further to the announcement regarding two men who were critically injured: Shortly ago, medical personnel determined the death of a man in his 40s. Officers from the Hadera station, who arrived at the scene immediately upon receiving

A man in his 40s has died after being critically injured, with police investigating the ongoing incident in Hadera.

Crime April 19, 2026 at 3:49 pm 2 hours ago New

Shortly ago, police forces responded to a call from a citizen who spotted a body floating off the coast of Herzliya.

Herzliya coast: Police discover body floating at sea; identification efforts underway at Abu Kabir Forensic Institute.

diplomacy April 19, 2026 at 3:10 pm 3 hours ago New

Iran decided to fire bullets yesterday in the Strait of Hormuz — A Total Violation of our Ceasefire Agreement!

Trump claims Iran violated a ceasefire by firing bullets in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges if a deal isn't.

military April 19, 2026 at 1:48 pm 4 hours ago New

IDF intelligence information confirms: Hezbollah fired at UNIFIL personnel in southern Lebanon during the ceasefire. Following an operational and intelligence investigation by the IDF,

IDF intelligence confirms Hezbollah fired on UNIFIL in Lebanon during ceasefire, killing one and wounding three, exploiting truce for terror.

Crime April 19, 2026 at 12:21 pm 6 hours ago New

Police officers from the Umm al-Fahm station raided a wedding following gunfire, seized a pistol, and arrested three suspects. Over the weekend, a report was received about sounds of gunfire heard from within a wedding complex in Umm al-Fahm.

Umm al-Fahm police arrested three suspects, including the groom, after responding to gunfire at a wedding, seizing a pistol and extending one arrest.

Crime April 19, 2026 at 12:21 pm 6 hours ago New

The Central Unit in the Tel Aviv District recently arrested an additional suspect involved in the murder of Eviatar Azar. On 27.12.19, the body of a young man (18) was found in a pit in an open area near the junction.

Israel Police arrest a fifth suspect in the 2019 murder of Eviatar Azar, found deceased in a pit near Tel Aviv junction.

military April 19, 2026 at 11:18 am 7 hours ago New

The IDF reveals the attack data from the 24 hours prior to the ceasefire: Over 150 terrorists from the Hezbollah terror organization were eliminated. Since the start of Operation ‘Lion’s Roar’: Over 1,800 were eliminated.

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Crime April 19, 2026 at 10:47 am 7 hours ago New

Illegal rave in Sharon shut down, organizers set off flares

Israel Police shut down an illegal rave in the Sharon region, detaining three suspects after organizers set off flares to warn revelers.