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The Independent UK · Aug 17

First Thing: Trump cuts US-South Korea military drills citing ‘good relationship with Kim Jong-un’

President said he was ‘not happy’ with plans for large-scale joint exercises he described as ‘inappropriate and hostile’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

Iran working to finalize Hormuz agreement with Oman, and other news from the Middle East

Iran says it is working to finalize a joint statement with Oman on a plan to manage the transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK · Aug 17

Fake Iran nuclear post: How a fabricated X claim by Indian account created panic in Israel, US

A fabricated quote attributed to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards commander spread from an Indian X account to Israeli media and US politicians, eventually featuring in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech, according to a review by The New York Times.

The Times of India · Aug 17

Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir Demands '30 to 40' Nightly Gaza Killings in Direct Defiance of Trump Peace Push

Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for killing '30 to 40' Palestinians in Gaza nightly as Jared Kushner races to salvage Trump's fragile ceasefire deal.

International Business Times UK · Aug 17

Middle East live: Trump threatens to bomb Oman if they get in way of Hormuz shipping deal

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France 24 · Aug 17

Ben-Gvir calls for killing of '30 to 40' Palestinians in Gaza nightly in taped interview with former hostage

In a taped interview, the far-right national security minister also advocated for encouraging the mass emigration of the Gaza Strip, saying he views the territory as entirely Israeli.

Euronews · Aug 17

Israel: Likud members vote in key primary race as Netanyahu secures expanded control over party slate

Likud party members are voting to select their candidate list for an upcoming national election. This internal contest will significantly influence the composition of the next Israeli government. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has increased his authority over candidate placements on the roster.

The Economic Times · Aug 17

'Not worthy of life': Israel minister Ben-Gvir calls for killing '30 to 40' people daily in Gaza

Israeli national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, a lawmaker in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition, publicly called for the killing of “30 to 40” people in Gaza each night, in comments that surfaced on Sunday.

The Times of India · Aug 17

Sabbath cafe clash lays bare Israel faultlines

JERUSALEM - Alma Ronen has been fighting in the Israeli military nearly constantly for more than two years. Spending her Saturday not in uniform but in a T-shirt and jeans, she would like to enjoy a coffee outside -- and resents that her more religious compatriots think otherwise.

Bangkok Post · Aug 17