Sec. Scott Bessent: “I wish to be clear: America first does not mean America alone. To the contrary, it is a call for deeper collaboration and mutual respect among trade partners.”

PSYCHOLOGICAL TERROR: Hamas released a video of hostage Omri Miran (47) on Wednesday, who was kidnapped from his home in Nahal Oz on October 7. The most recent sign of life of Miran was received through an Israeli who was returned from captivity in February.

Hamas is preparing to present a new ceasefire initiative for Gaza, according to a report by the Saudi-owned outlet Asharq Al-Awsat, as its delegation arrives in Cairo for renewed discussions.
The report outlines a proposed deal under which all remaining hostages in Gaza would be released at once in return for a negotiated number of Palestinian prisoners. Additionally, the plan reportedly includes a complete halt to military actions, the withdrawal of Israeli forces to positions previously held under the last ceasefire, and the uninterrupted delivery of humanitarian aid.
The report indicates that Hamas intends to push for a five-year cessation of hostilities, backed by international assurances.

Washington — President Donald Trump stated this week that he has “no intention” of removing Federal Reserve

BDE: Israel Police announced Wednesday afternoon that the remains found in the sea on Tuesday off the coast of Hadera belonged to Barak Tzach, z’l, who was killed by sharks on Monday. Tzach, z’l, a resident of Petach Tikva, is survived by his wife and four children.

Roughly 150 Gaza’s have left gaza today with most of those heading for France.

Police are evacuating Eshtaol and Mesilat Zion, moshavim near Beit Shemesh, as quick-spreading brush fires continue to blaze on the outskirts of Jerusalem. Law enforcement has closed Route 38 to traffic from Beit Shemesh to Jerusalem

U.S. troops have withdrawn from al-Shaddadi Base in western Syria, relocating to Iraq with a convoy of around 300 trucks.

At least five members of Iraq’s PMF were injured today in Anbar while attempting to neutralize an unidentified explosive-laden drone.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi holds talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing.

The IDF says it is taking part in firefighting efforts as the major blaze spreads in the Judean foothills and Jerusalem area. Fire engines belonging to the Israeli Air Force and Technological and Logistics Directorate will be operating alongside the Fire and Rescue Service and Israel Police. The IAF is also assisting with building an “aerial picture” of the fire.

VP VANCE: “We’ve issued a very explicit proposal to both the Russians and the Ukrainians — and it’s time for them to either say yes or for the United States to walk away from this process … I feel pretty optimistic about it.”

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with religious leaders in Kyiv on Tuesday, to discuss unity and support for the nation amid ongoing challenges. Avrohom Bleich, son of Chief Rabbi Yaakov Dov Bleich, represented the Jewish community.

WILD FIRE UPDATE: PM Netanyahu and Police Commissioner Danny Levy are currently holding a special situation assessment at the unified command post established in Eshtaol, with other senior officials from emergency and rescue organizations.  

GAZA – In a rare and scathing rebuke, Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas on Wednesday unleashed a blistering attack on Hamas, calling the terror group “sons of dogs” and

Vice President JD Vance issued a stern ultimatum on Wednesday, signaling that the United States may pull out of peace efforts between Russia and Ukraine unless progress is made at an upcoming summit in London, where officials are set to deliberate over what has been termed President Trump’s “final offer.”
“We’ve issued a very explicit proposal to both the Russians and Ukrainians, and it’s time for them to either say yes or for the US to walk away from this process,” Vance declared to the press while visiting India. “We’ve engaged in an extraordinary amount of diplomacy.”

ISTANBUL (AP) — An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul and other a

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