April 17, 2026

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump announces Strait of Hormuz reopened for passage, says naval blockade will continue until 'transaction with Iran' is complete.

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Iran claims: We forced the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf claims that the new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire resulted from Hezbollah’s resilience and the “Axis of Resistance".

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Russian UAV hits Jewish center in Ukraine

An intercepted Russian drone struck the Chesed Michael in Zaporizhzhia. Rabbi says the building's mezuzot prevented casualties.

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EU states to push Israel sanctions after Orban election defeat

Several EU member states will reintroduce proposals for sanctions on Israel at a foreign ministers’ meeting in Luxembourg next week.

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April 16, 2026

Sanders fails again: Senate votes down Israel arms ban

US Senate overwhelmingly rejects two resolutions by Sen. Bernie Sanders aimed at blocking arms sales to Israel. The votes mark Sanders’ fourth failed attempt since late 2024 to end US military aid to Israel.

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US slaps sanctions on Iranian oil trader network

US imposes sanctions on a network tied to Iranian oil trader Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, targeting firms that help Iran evade sanctions and generate billions for Tehran.

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Russian Missiles and Drones Bombard Ukraine at Night, Killing at Least 16 People

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Feds: DHS employee killed while walking dog by suspect naturalized under Biden admin.

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April 15, 2026

Lebanese media: Ceasefire in Lebanon to begin tonight

Al-Mayadeen Network quotes a senior Iranian source, saying: "Following pressure from Iran - a ceasefire in Lebanon will begin tonight."

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Trump: China won't send arms to Iran

US President Donald Trump says China 'happy' that US is reopening Strait of Hormuz, won't send weapons to Iran.

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Trump Rips Italy's Meloni: 'I'm Shocked By Her'

President Donald Trump sharply criticized Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in an interview Tuesday, escalating tensions between the two leaders over remarks about Pope Leo XIV and Europe's role in the ongoing Iran conflict, The Hill reported.

Speaking to the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, Trump said he was "shocked" by Meloni's rebuke of his recent comments directed at the pope.

"Do Italians like the fact that your prime minister isn't giving us any help to get oil?" Trump said. "Do people like her? I can't imagine. I'm shocked by her. I thought she was brave, but I was wrong."

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April 14, 2026

Gaza: IDF destroys four tunnels in northern Gaza

Four underground tunnel routes in Gaza dismantled over the weekend east of the Yellow Line.

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Mossad Chief: “Campaign will be completed only when the extremist regime is replaced"

Mossad head David Barnea addressed the campaign against Iran, intelligence operations in the heart of Tehran, and the continuation of activities in Iran.

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Italy suspends defense agreement with Israel

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced that 'in light of the current situation' her country would not renew the defense agreement with Israel

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IRGC threatens: We haven't used our real power yet

IRGC spokesman warns the enemy has "no idea" about undisclosed capabilities as the US begins a blockade of Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz.

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April 13, 2026

Official: US Naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz begins

Starting at 5:00 p.m. today (Monday), U.S. Central Command has begun implementing a full maritime blockade on all sea traffic entering and leaving Iran’s ports.

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Marking Yom HaShoah with message of remembrance

Mike Huckabee describes the murder of six million Jewish men, women, and children in the Holocaust as a systematic attempt to annihilate the Jewish people, calls for continued remembrance.

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Antisemitic attack targets Israeli restaurant in heart of Munich

Unidentified assailants throw incendiary devices into an Israeli restaurant in Munich in a suspected antisemitic attack. No injuries reported, but damage estimated at several thousand euros.

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Trump blasts Pope Leo as 'weak' in escalating feud

US President Donald Trump launchs sharp attack on Pope Leo, accusing him of being weak on crime and foreign policy.

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