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France 24
25-06-2025
- Politics
- France 24
Israelis eager to regain carefree life after ceasefire announcement
The devout Orthodox woman hasn't left her apartment in Jerusalem throughout the missile fire, scrupulously respecting the restrictions imposed by the Israeli government. Travelling the 70 kilometres (43 miles) to Tel Aviv, she sits with her adult son Yair on a bench to watch the waves after the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran after 12 days of exchanging strikes. "We're very happy tonight. We succeeded, we destroyed the Iranian nuclear threat with the help of (US President) Donald Trump," said Yair, a restaurant chef at the coastal city, renowned for its partying, fashion and music. "Life can go on." On Wednesday, schools, offices and transport will reopen after the lifting of restrictions. "I'm not religious but I pray that I won't hear any more sirens, that I won't have to run and hide in a shelter," says Yafit Sofi, 33, between sips of beer. "We want to party, we want to live, to regain our carefree attitude... But how long will this last? What will the next war be?" the young woman asks. "So many people want to kill us, so many countries want to destroy Israel. And each time, it's worse." Israel launched its campaign in a bid to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, an ambition Tehran has consistently denied. The Israeli action killed at least 610 civilians and wounded more than 4,700, according to the Iranian health ministry. Iran's attacks on Israel have killed 28 people, according to official figures and rescuers. 'Felt like a game' Many of the young people interviewed by AFP said they remain traumatised by the October 7 attacks by Hamas militants which killed 1,219 people. Israel's retaliatory military campaign spawned into fighting on several fronts. Unlike rockets from Hamas or Hezbollah, its Lebanese ally, Iranian ballistic missiles have proven more difficult for Israel's ultra-sophisticated air defence system to intercept. And the metropolis of Tel Aviv, which had previously been relatively unaffected, has been hit several times in recent days. "At first we felt like it was a game, it all seemed unreal. We were at the beach and suddenly we were running into shelters to hide," says Dorothea Schupelius, 29, while strolling along a palm-lined ledge at sunset. "And then no, it wasn't a game: real people died," she says. "Everyone suffered." No one mentions the famine raging across the border in Gaza. Israel's campaign has killed at least 56,077 people, mostly civilians, according to the Gaza health ministry. The United Nations considers its figures reliable. The territory of more than two million people is suffering from famine-like conditions after Israel blocked all supplies from early March to the end of May and continues to impose restrictions, according to rights groups. 'We're pawns' Fashion designer Noa Karlovsky has a pile of wedding dresses sewn for her clients in her loft in Jaffa, south of Tel Aviv. "Many of our men are in Gaza, and with the war in Iran, even more weddings have been cancelled," she says sadly. "We can't plan anything, we don't really control our lives anymore. Our leaders are at war, but we're just pawns. I'd like to start a family, but I wonder if it's a good idea," adds the thirty-year-old. Omet Btami and Eyal Chen, both 25, say they trust the government. "Anyway, we're not going to wait our whole lives for peace to return for good. Tomorrow, you'll see, everyone will be celebrating," says Noa. "Here, resilience isn't just a word."
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Business Standard
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Israeli forces recover bodies of two hostages after 613 days in captivity
One of the hostages was killed while defending his family during the Hamas-led abduction of Nir Oz residents on October 7. The identity of the second hostage has not been disclosed Apexa Rai New Delhi The bodies of two Israeli hostages, held in captivity for 613 days following their abduction during the October 7, 2023 Hamas -led terror assault, were recovered on June 11 in a joint Israeli military and intelligence operation in the southern Gaza Strip. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that the remains of Yair Yaakov, 59, and another hostage, whose identity was not revealed, were retrieved from Khan Younis. The recovery was executed by the army's 36th Division, aided by precise intelligence from the Military Intelligence Directorate, and Israel's internal security agency, the Shin Bet. Bodies of 2 Deceased Hostages Recovered The body of Yair Yaakov, as well as the body of another hostage, who were held hostage for 613 days in Gaza, have been recovered in a joint IDF and ISA military operation. Yair was brutally murdered by gunfire while heroically holding the… — Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 11, 2025 Yaakov was kidnapped from his home in Kibbutz Nir Oz and shot dead while attempting to shut the safe room door to protect his family. His sons, Or and Yagil, and partner Meirav Tal were also abducted but were released in a hostage deal in November 2023. The second recovered hostage was also abducted from Nir Oz and later killed. His family was notified following the identification of his body at the Abu Kabir National Institute of Forensic Medicine. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his condolences, stating: 'Together with all citizens of Israel, my wife and I extend our heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their dearest loved ones. We will not rest until we return all our hostages home, the living and the dead.' Grief and hope in Nir Oz Nir Oz was among the hardest-hit communities during the October 7 attacks, in which 47 residents were killed and 76 others abducted to Gaza. While several have since returned, four are currently presumed alive, and the bodies of five residents remain in Gaza. In a heartfelt social media post, Yair's son Yagil thanked Israeli forces for bringing back his father's remains and voiced hope for a resolution that 'doesn't endanger soldiers'. Israel mulls flexible truce deal Israel has formulated a response to the latest hostage-ceasefire proposal from Hamas, offering some flexibility in hostage release timelines and ceasefire duration, according to a Channel 12 News report. However, it still maintains its position of not ending the war entirely. The latest US-mediated proposal reportedly includes a 60-day truce, partial Israeli withdrawal, and increased humanitarian aid, in return for the release of 10 living hostages and 18 bodies. Hamas, however, demanded guarantees that would restrict Israel from resuming hostilities if permanent ceasefire talks fail to conclude by the truce's end. Some freed, many still captive At present, Gaza-based terror groups are believed to be holding 53 hostages, including 31 confirmed deceased and 20 thought to be alive, with two others in critical condition. Since the war began, eight hostages have been rescued alive, while 46 bodies have been recovered—three of whom were mistakenly killed by Israeli forces as they attempted to escape. Hamas has so far released 168 hostages, including civilians and foreign nationals, in various deals since October. In return, Israel freed approximately 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. Among those still held is the body of Lt Hadar Goldin, an Israeli soldier killed in 2014, whose remains are also counted among the 53 hostages currently in Gaza.
Al Bawaba
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Netanyahu's son blames Arabs for Jerusalem wildfires
ALBAWABA - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son, Yair, recently sparked controversy on social media after blaming Israel's left and Arabs for the raging wildfires in Jerusalem. Despite sounding confident, his claims were proven baseless. He accused the left of trying to cancel Israel's Independence Day in cooperation with the Arabs in occupied Palestine. Netanyahu's son blames Arabs for Jerusalem Hills wildfires אני רואה שיש כאלה שצריכים לחזור למילון לחיפוש המילה הסתה. כולל כמה עיתונאים ״ימנים״ אכולי רגשי נחיתות מול השמאל. הסתה זה - לקרוא לאנשים לרצוח או לפגוע באדם מסוים או קבוצה מסוימת. מה שהשמאל וקפלן עושה לראש הממשלה , משפחתו , לימין, לחרדים, מתנחלים וכו כבר שנים ללא הפסקה. — Yair Netanyahu🇮🇱 (@YairNetanyahu) April 30, 2025 Yair Netanyahu took to Musk's X (formerly known as Twitter) and wrote in Hebrew, "Something here is suspicious. The Kaplanist left has been frantically trying in recent weeks to cancel Independence Day celebrations and the torch-lighting ceremony." He added, "I really hope the arson was only carried out by Arabs, without any collaboration from our own people." Yair later deleted the post and shared a new onetelling people to search the meaning of the word "incitement" in the dictionary. According to Quds News Network, while the cause of the fire remains unclear, Ehab Jabareen, who is an expert in Israeli affairs, accused Israel of casting the blame for failing to extinguish the ongoing fires. Moreover, he blamed the Jewish National Fund (JNF) for planting trees in an unsuitable climate. He further stated that it was Israelis who committed arson in hopes of concealing traces of the Palestinian Nakba. According to the Times of Israel, an individual was recently arrested in East Jerusalem after they were accused of arson. Ehab Jabareen, an expert in Israeli affairs, states that the Israeli occupation casts blame for its failure to extinguish the fire that broke out in the eastern part of occupied Jerusalem on the Palestinians. He adds that the Jewish National Fund (JNF) decided to plant trees… — Quds News Network (@QudsNen) May 1, 2025
USA Today
13-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
'Flawless performance': Fighters react to Yair Rodriguez's spoiling Patricio Freire's debut at UFC 314
Yair Rodriguez delivered on his promise to play spoiler for Patricio Freire's octagon debut when he came out of the UFC 314 main card opener with his hand raised. After losing his past two fights, Rodriguez (19-6 MMA, 10-5 UFC) showed on Saturday that he shouldn't be discarded as a title threat in the featherweight division. The former interim champ earned a unanimous decision victory over former two-division titleholder 'Pitbull' Freire (36-8 MMA, 0-1 UFC) at Kaseya Center in Miami. Check below for the top X (formerly Twitter) reactions to Rodriguez beating Freire at UFC 314. * * * * The was the toughest fight they could have given Pitbull coming into UFC — Josh Thomson (@THEREALPUNK) April 13, 2025 These guys have genuinely never watched Pitbull's fights haha. He doesn't fight anything like how they're suggesting he should. — caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) April 13, 2025 10-9 Yair. His kicking game is insane! #UFC314 — Ian O'Neill (@ioneillmma) April 13, 2025 10-9 Rodriguez. Pitbull's output was super low in his first UFC round. #UFC314 — Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) April 13, 2025 Nice seeing the cool stuff from taekwondo make it to the cage — Josie Aldo (@JosieAldoMMA) April 13, 2025 Jus push forward. He doesn't handle pressure well. — Daniel Straus (@DanielStraus) April 13, 2025 Yair Rodriguez up 20-18 and Patricio Pitbull needs a finish or his UFC debut is going to come to a disappointing end#UFC314 — Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) April 13, 2025 20-18 Yair Rodriguez .. He looks incredible.. throwing nonstop volume and his takedown defense is on point #UFC314 — Ian Parker (@IanParkerMMA) April 13, 2025 ❌ Fighter removed: Patricio Pitbull Jk, but he did all this tweeting to not go after it, is crazy . Didn't even fight . Yair didn't even have to fight … #UFC314 — Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) April 13, 2025 PITBULL ARM BAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CAN HE FINISH IT?!?! NO!!!! YAIR LITERALLY STANDS AND PULLS HIS ARM OUT!!!! YAIR SHOTS TO THE BODY FROM TOP!!! PITBULL DRAGS HIM BACK DOWN!!! #UFC314 — Cageside Press (@Cagesidepress) April 13, 2025 Sad fight for long time fans of the great Patricio Pitbull. Too late #UFC314 — Fight Ghost (@Fight_Ghost) April 13, 2025 Wow impressive performance amazing footwork and distance management by Yair to get the win @ufc #UFC314 #Miami — Charles Rosa (@CharlesRosaMMA) April 13, 2025 Yair with a flawless performance let's gooo — Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) April 13, 2025
Roya News
09-04-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Netanyahu's son Yair meets with US Vice President Vance
Yair Netanyahu, son of 'Israeli' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, met with the US Vice President JD Vance in Washington. 'Israel never had a better friend in the White House than the Trump administration!' Yair wrote on his X account. Yair Netanyahu is the eldest son of Benjamin Netanyahu. He pursued studies in Theatre at the High School for the Arts in Jerusalem and later served in the 'Israeli' military Spokesperson's Unit. He has been an active figure in 'Israeli' politics, notably assisting his father's 2015 election campaign by producing a viral video targeting Arab voter turnout, which drew both support and criticism. In recent years, Yair has maintained a significant presence on social media, where his posts have sparked controversy. In 2018, he was temporarily banned from Facebook for hate speech, and in 2021, Twitter and Instagram also suspended his accounts following provocative content. Despite his parents' requests to limit his online activity, Yair continued to post, leading to public disputes and legal challenges.
