Middle East in Flames: US Imposes Naval Blockade on Iran, Saudi Arabia Strikes Yemen | Shabbat News Summary
Maariv's Shabbat news summary focuses on the escalating tensions in the Middle East: the US is imposing a naval blockade on Iran and disrupting an Iranian tanker in the Gulf, Saudi Arabia is attacking Yemen, and oil prices have crossed $100. Meanwhile, hundreds accompanied to their final rest Sergeant Major Binyahu Malet, who was murdered in a terror attack in Samaria, and 4-year-old Yuval Kogan was found safe and sound after nearly 24 hours.
Maariv's Shabbat news summary focuses on the main events: tensions in the Middle East are escalating as the US imposes a naval blockade on Iran and disrupts an Iranian tanker in the Gulf, ahead of Trump's meeting with Netanyahu. Saudi Arabia is carrying out a wave of attacks in Yemen, and oil prices have crossed the $100 threshold. Inside Iran, a crisis is developing around contacts with Washington. Meanwhile, hundreds accompanied to their final rest Sergeant Major (res.) Binyahu Malet, who was murdered in a terror attack in Samaria after going out to assist hikers. His wife and family eulogized him in pain. After nearly 24 hours of searching, 4-year-old Yuval Kogan was found safe and sound near the Ashkelon beach area. Also in the review: the US Embassy in Israel issued a severe warning to American citizens in the Middle East; the International Criminal Court confirmed the dismissal of prosecutor Karim Khan; the police reopened the investigation into the murder of Tair Rada; a massive wave of wildfires in Europe evacuated over 200,000 people; and Egypt reveals a plan for the day after in Gaza.