Day: July 27, 2026

Ahead of Trump-Netanyahu meet, Iran says conflict will spread ‘geographically’ if US renews strikes after 2 days of quiet; reports progress on talks with Oman on Strait of Hormuz By Agencies and ToI Staff26 July 2026, 1:31 pm This screen grab made on July 26, 2026 from footage released by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) on July 25, 2026 shows what CENTCOM says are operations enforcing its naval blockade against Iran. (US CENTRAL COMMAND (CENTCOM) / AFP) TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s army warned on Sunday that the Middle East war would widen if the United States chose to press ahead with attacks on …

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Possible targets included the damaged Fordo and Isfahan facilities, as well as the underground Pickaxe Mountain complex near Natanz i24NEWS 3 min read July 25, 2026 at 12:33 PM US special operations forces were preparing for a possible mission to seize enriched uranium from Iran’s fortified nuclear facilities, the New York Post reported, citing a source familiar with military planning and US security experts. The operation could involve thousands of troops securing nuclear sites, clearing damaged or booby-trapped entrances and establishing protected routes to an airfield. A smaller team of special operators would then enter the facilities and remove the nuclear material, …

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 July 27, 2026 Ancient figurine mold dating back to the First Temple period discovered in Jerusalem. (Emil Aladjem, Israel Antiquities Authority) Rare First Temple-era figurine mold discovered in near the Tower of the David in Jerusalem. By World Israel News Staff Archaeologists excavating near the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum have uncovered a rare clay mold used to produce the face of a female figurine during the First Temple period, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced. The artifact, dating from between the eighth and sixth centuries BCE, is the first figurine-production mold from the period ever found in Jerusalem. Researchers said …

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 July 27, 2026 IDF troops in Lebanon (IDF) Lebanon’s army has begun deploying into areas vacated by Israeli troops under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. By World Israel News Staff Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told members of his cabinet that President Donald Trump is pressing Israel to carry out a sweeping military withdrawal from Gaza, southern Lebanon, and parts of Syria — a demand the premier reportedly said he intends to reject, according to a report by Hebrew-language outlet Channel 13 News. According to the report, Netanyahu told ministers that he “intends to stand on my own two feet and resist” pressure from …

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Police probing gunfire at Jewish-owned bakery in Toronto as possible hate crime * Board of Peace Gaza rep praises cabinet decision to allow international force into Strip By ToI Staff Today, 4:12 am Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu boards the Wing of Zion plane at Ben Gurion Airport ahead of a trip to the United States, February 2, 2025. (Avi Ohayon/GPO) The Times of Israel is liveblogging Monday’s events as they unfold. 5min ago IDF confirms two drones shot down over Jordan’s border By Emanuel Fabian The IDF confirms two drones were shot down over the Jordan border a short while ago. The …

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Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa says Damascus won’t involve itself militarily in Lebanon, but warns internal instability there would have serious repercussions for Syria. Published: Jul 27, 2026, 8:28 AM (GMT+3) Syria’s President Ahmed al-SharaaReuters Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa said in an interview with Al Jazeera that Syria does not intend to intervene militarily in Lebanon. However, he warned that Damascus is deeply concerned about the possibility of internal unrest in Lebanon, saying such a scenario would have a direct and negative impact on Syria. Al-Sharaa also emphasized that allowing groups outside the authority of the state to possess weapons has led …

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