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In an interview with Alexei Venediktov, Andrei Makarevich said that his four-year-old son Eitan speaks Russian well, even though he uses Hebrew at home and in kindergarten and is also learning English. The musician also announced that he will soon have a daughter — his second child with Einat Klein.
Javlon TursunovAccording to The National, about 67,000 Israelis from the US and Europe entered the country to vote in Tuesday's election — 25% more than expected. Their number is equivalent to roughly two Knesset mandates out of 120, which could have a noticeable impact in a very close race. Those arriving say they want 'change' after 20 years of the current leadership.
Javlon TursunovA week before Israel's elections, The National presented an overview of the main candidates and their attitudes toward Palestinian statehood. Netanyahu opposes the creation of a Palestinian state, Eisenkot has also said that no state will arise under his watch, and Mansour Abbas is calling on him to recognize it. A week before Israel's election, The National presented an overview of the main candidates and their attitudes towards Palestinian statehood. Netanyahu opposes the creation of a Palestinian state, Eisenkot has also said that no state will emerge under his watch, while Mansour Abbas calls on him to recognise one.
Otabek YusupovDeputy UN Special Envoy for Syria Claudio Cordone condemned the killing of a young disabled Syrian man by Israeli forces in the village of Jamla in Deraa province and called on Israel to respect Syria's sovereignty. According to Anadolu, the victim — Muaz Salama al-Bair, who had a hearing impairment — was shot dead during an Israeli military operation. The Israeli army said it opened fire after the man failed to respond to warnings, and that the incident is being reviewed.
Sevara AzamovaDays before Israel's election scheduled for Tuesday, tensions have escalated: after a shooting at a checkpoint near Hebron that left five people wounded, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a full closure of the West Bank. Street clashes between supporters of different parties are being reported across the country, and Defence Minister Israel Katz said responsibility for future attacks would fall on opposition leaders. Polls show a deadlock, and opposition figures warn of a possible new escalation.
Sevara AzamovaCameras captured the moment of an Israeli airstrike on a building in the Nuseirat camp in the Gaza Strip: a powerful blast at night, fire, and the evacuation of a wounded person. No deaths were reported, and the extent of injuries is unknown. By Friday morning, residents were clearing the rubble and assessing the damage.
Javlon TursunovIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call, during which they discussed the development of bilateral relations and the situation in the Middle East. According to Modi's office, the sides reaffirmed their commitment to an 'exceptional strategic partnership' and agreed to stay in touch.
Sevara AzamovaAfter an attack on a checkpoint near Hebron in which two Israeli soldiers and two armed Palestinians were killed, Netanyahu ordered the city cordoned off and a complete closure of the West Bank prepared. The Israeli army began demolishing Palestinian buildings, while ministers called for a large-scale operation and the dissolution of the Palestinian Authority. The incident occurred four days before Israel's elections. After an attack at a checkpoint near Hebron in which two Israeli soldiers and two armed Palestinians were killed, Netanyahu ordered the city to be cordoned off and a complete closure of the West Bank to be prepared. The Israeli army began demolishing Palestinian buildings, while ministers called for a large-scale operation and the dissolution of the Palestinian Authority. The incident occurred four days before Israel's election.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to Syrian state media, Israeli forces blew up an abandoned house in the town of Hamidiya in the northern countryside of Quneitra province and opened machine-gun fire on farmland around the town of Kodna. No casualties were reported. The incidents come amid repeated Israeli incursions into southern Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in December 2024.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to the Financial Times, Israel had been preparing a large-scale operation against Iran since October 10, including strikes on nuclear facilities and infrastructure, but Trump did not support it before the US Congressional midterm elections on November 3. Netanyahu continues to push for the resumption of strikes.
Sevara AzamovaNational Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is running an aggressive campaign ahead of the October 27 election: polls predict his party Otzma Yehudit will win 8–9 seats for the first time as an independent force. His slogans include the death penalty for Palestinians and encouraging their departure from the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. The campaign has been accompanied by provocative stunts and AI videos that have drawn criticism and fines.
Javlon TursunovRaed Mohammed Mahmoud Amer, president of the Palestinian Prisoners' Association, argues in a column for Anadolu that more than 100 Palestinian prisoners have died in Israeli prisons since the start of the Gaza conflict. He describes torture, denial of medical care, and links the situation to the policies of Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, calling for an independent investigation and international intervention.
Javlon TursunovAccording to Anadolu, Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip killed four Palestinians, including a girl. Other people were also injured, including members of a displaced family. The Israeli army shelled and demolished residential buildings in the east of Gaza City amid reports of ceasefire violations.
Javlon TursunovThe Geneva-based human rights organization Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor said the Gaza Strip could face famine again due to Israeli restrictions on the entry of goods. According to the group, after commercial deliveries were suspended on October 13, part of the imports was allowed on October 19, but restrictions remain, and permitted deliveries cover no more than 37% of residents' needs. A number of bakeries have stopped operating, and WFP has reduced aid due to lack of funding.
Javlon TursunovIsraeli forces detained a group of international activists, including four Italian women, in the village of al-Bweib south of Hebron. Italy's Foreign Ministry requested clarifications from Israel. This came amid a large-scale IDF operation against around 90 volunteers and a rise in settler attacks.
Sevara AzamovaTwo US carrier strike groups are in the region, with a third on the way. The State Department ordered the evacuation of employees' families from Saudi Arabia, citing the Houthi threat. According to NYT and Drop Site News, the US and Israeli militaries have developed plans to resume strikes on Iran, possibly after the US midterm elections on November 3. Trump said he would not launch an attack before the election but did not rule out action after it.
Javlon TursunovAipac, the most influential pro-Israel lobby committee in the US, announced it will stop officially endorsing candidates and making direct campaign contributions, while continuing to operate through its super PAC United Democracy Project. The decision comes amid declining support for Israel among Americans and criticism within the Democratic Party. In Michigan, Aipac directed about $9 million against Abdul El-Sayed.
Javlon TursunovIsraeli aircraft and artillery struck several areas of southern Lebanon, while a military force — about 20 soldiers and four Merkava tanks — advanced toward the outskirts of Hubbariyeh, Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) reports. The strikes continue amid technical meetings in the US on the June 26 agreement for the phased withdrawal of Israeli forces.
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