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01-11-2025
Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen confirmed in an interview with Fox News Digital that a joint operation between the US and Israel 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear sites, halting its uranium enrichment. Cohen praised the Trump administration for its coordination with Israel and warned that Israel 'can come again' if Tehran resumes its nuclear program. He also discussed the 2018 Mossad operation to steal Iran's nuclear archive, the recent hostage deal, and the potential for future peace treaties in the region. Cohen expressed optimism about the end of the war in Gaza and the possibility of a new diplomatic era, predicting more peace treaties beyond the Abraham Accords.
Entities: Yossi Cohen, Iran, Israel, United States, Mossad • Tone: positive • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
01-11-2025
Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox protesters converged on Jerusalem to oppose Israel's military draft plans, resulting in violent clashes with police and dozens of injuries. The protests centered around a long-standing exemption that allows ultra-Orthodox men to avoid military service, a policy many Israelis view as unfair. The issue has deepened Israel's social divide and threatened Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition. The protests turned violent as police attempted to clear blocked highways, with demonstrators throwing stones and injuring a police officer. Opposition leaders condemned the violence, calling on the ultra-Orthodox community to participate in military service.
Entities: Jerusalem, Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Ultra-Orthodox, Haredi • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
01-11-2025
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that the Red Cross has retrieved two coffins containing the remains of deceased hostages from Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The coffins are on their way to IDF troops. This development comes as part of a ceasefire and hostages-for-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel. The remains of 15 out of 28 deceased hostages have been returned to Israel so far. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum expressed distress over the repeated handover of remains, citing the emotional toll on families.
Entities: Israel, Red Cross, Hamas, Gaza Strip, IDF • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
01-11-2025
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has facilitated the transfer of three bodies to Israeli authorities, marking the first such return since fighting resumed between Israel and Hamas. The ICRC acted as a neutral intermediary, emphasizing that identification of the remains will be carried out by Israeli authorities. The transfer is a rare instance of coordination between the sides since hostilities resumed earlier this month. The ICRC has previously overseen similar exchanges in conflicts involving Israel and armed groups in Gaza and Lebanon. Families of the hostages are anxiously awaiting the release of their loved ones' remains, with some holding rallies to demand the immediate release of the bodies of the deceased hostages.
Entities: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Israel, Hamas, Gaza, Lebanon • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
