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❗️US President Donald Trump announced at the White House today that Boeing, has been awarded a major contract to develop the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter, set to replace the stealthy F-22 Raptor.
Trump, standing alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, revealed that the new aircraft will be designated as the F-47 and praised it as the most advanced, capable, and lethal aircraft "ever built."
"Nothing in the world comes even close to it," the president stated from the Oval Office.
The NGAD is designed to succeed the Lockheed Martin-produced F-22, which has served as the US Air Force’s premier air superiority fighter for the past two decades. The new aircraft will be built to operate in tandem with drones.
The exact design of the new fighter jet remains unknown, but it is expected to feature cutting-edge stealth technology and sophisticated sensors that surpass the capabilities of existing fifth-generation aircraft.
❗️Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on X:
"There will be no civil war! The State of Israel is a state of law, and according to the law, the government of Israel decides who will be the head of the Shin Bet. Shabbat Shalom."
❗️Aftermath of Israel's bombardment of Abasan, east of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip.
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❗️Photos of the latest Israeli airstrike on northern Gaza.
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BREAKING | Israeli warplanes launch a series of airstrikes on agricultural lands in the areas of Qizan Rashwan, Al-Nasr, and Al-Satr al-Sharqi in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza.
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❗️Israeli occupation forces storm the city of Yatta, south of Hebron, and the Al-Daher area in Beit Ummar, north of Hebron, occupied West Bank.
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❗️Israeli media reports that two rockets, launched from Gaza, were intercepted.
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❗️UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Sigrid Kaag, announces that Israel demolished at least 460 structures in the occupied West Bank.
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❗️Israeli occupation armored vehicles in the occupied West Bank stormed the streets of Zababdeh and Raba in southern Jenin, passed through the city of Tubas, and then withdrew towards the Tayasir checkpoint.
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BREAKING | Israel’s Supreme Court suspends move by Netanyahu’s government to fire Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar while the court reviews appeals filed against the dismissal.
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❗️The Palestinian Journalists Protection Center (PJPS) announces the murder of journalist Hussam al-Titi, who worked for ABC, and his family, in an Israeli airstrike on his home in Gaza.
Around 210 journalists have been killed in Gaza since 7 October 2023.
⭕ Lebanese MP Sami Gemayel is calling for decisive action concerning the Lebanese individuals who fled to Israel during the Lebanese Civil War, hinting at normalization with Israel.
The majority of Lebanese residing in Israel are former members of the South Lebanon Army (SLA) and their families. The SLA was a militia, formed by Lebanese military officer Saad Haddad in 1977, that formed an alliance with Israel.
The group fought against all forms of resistance in southern Lebanon, including during Israel’s occupation from 1982 to 2000. Following Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon on 22 May 2000, many former SLA members fled to Israel.
Currently, there are approximately 3,500 Lebanese nationals living in Israel. They are officially registered as "Lebanese" by the Israeli Ministry of Interior and hold Israeli citizenship.
❗️Statement by Hamas:
"The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) denies what was reported by the Hebrew newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth regarding a breakdown in communication or a suspension of talks related to a prisoner exchange deal.
The movement affirms that it remains engaged in the heart of the negotiations, responsibly and seriously following up with its mediator partners, and continues to discuss the Witkoff proposal and other ideas currently on the table, with the aim of reaching a prisoner exchange agreement that ensures the release of captives, ends the war, and secures a withdrawal."
BREAKING | Al Jazeera correspondent:
"Injuries as a result of Israeli artillery shelling on the city of Beit Lahia, north of the Gaza Strip."
BREAKING | Israeli warplanes bomb a mosque in the Tal al-Sultan neighborhood, west of Rafah, southern Gaza.
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BREAKING | Israeli warplanes target a house behind Anwar Aziz Mosque in Jabalia Camp, northern Gaza.
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❗️Israeli Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against selecting a new head for the Shin Bet, following a Supreme Court ruling that halted the removal of Ronen Bar from his role.
In a letter to Netanyahu, Baharav-Miara wrote:
"According to the Supreme Court’s decision, any action that undermines the status of Shin Bet Chief Ronen Bar is prohibited."
She further stated:
"Appointing a new Shin Bet chief is forbidden, and conducting interviews for the position is also not allowed."
Pentagon demands Iraq dismantle resistance factions: Report
Both Israel and the US have threatened to bomb Iraq due to the support given by Shia armed factions for Gaza and Yemen
BREAKING | Israel launches airstrikes on Al-Fakhoura area, northern Gaza.
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❗️The moment sirens sounded in the Israeli settlement of Ashkelon, north of the Gaza envelope.
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UPDATE | Israeli army statement:
"Following the sirens that sounded at 16:30 in Ashkelon, two projectiles that were fired from northern Gaza were intercepted by the IAF."
BREAKING | Sirens sound in Ashkelon, an Israeli settlement north of Gaza.
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BREAKING | Israeli warplanes launch an airstrike on Al-Atatra area, west of Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip.
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BREAKING | Israeli warplanes bomb a tent housing displaced Palestinians on Al-Aqsa Hospital Street, central Gaza Strip.
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❗️Israeli settlers established a settlement outpost on a road between the towns of Aqraba and Majdal Bani Fadel, south of Nablus, occupied West Bank.
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Khamenei warns of ‘severe, crushing blow’ if US attacks Iran
US President Donald Trump has recently threatened that Iran risks an attack on its nuclear program if it does not negotiate with Washington
⭕️ The Israeli opposition and a prominent NGO announced Friday that they had filed an appeal against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to dismiss the head of the Shin Bet, Ronen Bar.
The Movement for Quality Government in Israel called the move “illegal” and a threat to national security, while the Yesh Atid party, led by opposition leader Yair Lapid, condemned it as a decision made under a “blatant conflict of interest.” At the same time, the Prime Minister’s Office revealed plans to propose the dismissal of the attorney general in the upcoming cabinet meeting.
⭕️ Ynet reports that senior West Bank settler leaders recently visited Abu Dhabi, marking their first official trip to a Muslim-majority nation. Hosted by Dr. Ali Rashid al-Nuaimi of the UAE’s Federal National Council, the delegation of regional council heads from the Yesha Council settler lobby engaged with Emirati officials, business leaders, and Israeli Ambassador Yossi Shelley.
Yesha Council Chair Yisrael Gantz described the visit as indicative of a "new era in regional diplomacy," emphasizing the need for innovative alliances in the current global landscape.
According to Ynet, this engagement reflects a strategic shift, as both Israeli and Emirati officials recognize the diminishing legitimacy of the Palestinian Authority (PA). Sources familiar with the talks say the UAE's interest in engaging with Israeli settler leaders stems from recognition of their political power within Israel’s current coalition.
Additionally, the UAE has observed the settler movement’s growing ties to allies of US President Donald Trump, particularly regarding sovereignty over the occupied West Bank.
Settlement leaders, including ‘Samaria Regional Council’ head Yossi Dagan, have been building business ties with the UAE for several years, aiming to reshape the regional narrative: normalization with Gulf states, including Saudi Arabia, should not be contingent on a Palestinian state or the removal of settlements.
BREAKING | Injuries reported following an Israeli airstrike that targeted a group of Palestinians in Al-Maghraqa, central Gaza Strip.
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‘Not the right person’: Netanyahu sacks Israel’s Shin Bet chief
The move has sparked significant backlash from the Israeli opposition and signifies growing tension between the premier and the security establishment