Trump shares on social media an article suggesting he impose a naval blockade on Iran.

And again, it’s worth remembering that anything that happens right before the 90th minute is a negotiation tactic.

The government submitted its response ahead of the hearing on the petition to dismiss Ben-Gvir.

Former Finance and Transportation Director General Keren Turner and former Communications Director General Liran Avisar Ben‑Horin are joining Bennett’s list.

“Out of no choice,” the prosecution does not oppose Netanyahu’s request to cancel his testimony this week.

More than 50 kg of explosives — from the bomb lab that was destroyed in the Tulkarm refugee camp (after it had been abandoned when our forces entered about a year ago).

The representative of the Attorney General is asking the High Court of Justice for “concrete” orders that would instruct each minister what to do regarding the enforcement of the draft of ultra-Orthodox men.

Crucial elections are being held today in Hungary: the party of incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is trailing in most polls and may lose power after sixteen years to a new party with closer ties to the European Union.

A delegation from the Idah Institute, an organization affiliated with the New Israel Fund, includes two opposition Knesset members, aiming to learn from the possible political upheaval in Hungary about a similar shift in Israel later this year: a veteran right-wing prime minister facing a diverse coalition of parties. The two Knesset members are Orit Farkash from Gadi Eisenkot’s “Yashar!” party and Eitan Ginzburg from Blue and White. Also in the delegation are professors of constitutional law from the Kaplan protest movement.

The Fund stated that the goal is to observe an election dealing with the future of liberal democracy.

Likud:

Bennett’s true face was revealed once again today when he added Keren Turner from “Brothers in Arms” to his party — an organization that encouraged refusal to serve in the IDF, thereby weakening Israel and harming our security.

Don’t say you weren’t warned: just as he did last time, Bennett will again form a government with the Left and the Muslim Brotherhood.

Ben-Gvir’s strategic advisers, Moshe Glassner and Itamar Sassover, have decided to step down from their positions.

They will establish a joint strategic services firm.

In the meantime in Gaza: the deadline for Hamas to disarm has passed. Senior members of the organization are in Cairo for continued talks.

The judges partially approve Netanyahu's request:
He will not testify this week and will update on Thursday whether the same reasons justify canceling his testimony next week.

Negotiations stall in Islamabad as negotiations by other means continue in the Strait of Hormuz.

Also, Hungary votes on Israel's fate in the EU.

All in today’s edition of It’s Noon in Israel.

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Hezbollah continues to launch attacks: sirens have been activated in the Mount Meron area.

The Americans clarify that the entire delegation has left the talks in Pakistan — including Vitkoff, Kushner, and the technical teams.

The police:

We have completed an investigation that was opened following the broadcast of a journalistic report that dealt with the documentation of the alleged activities of the late Hani Bleiwis, who served as the head of the Prime Minister’s Office. It was claimed that she, together with others and on behalf of additional parties, led actions of witness harassment, obstruction of justice, and invasion of privacy against witnesses and public officials involved in the trial against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The investigation was conducted under the supervision of the Central District Attorney’s Office, and numerous investigative actions were carried out in Israel and abroad.

Now, with the conclusion of the investigation, the case has been transferred to the State Attorney’s Office for review and decision.

Trump declares a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump announces: Our navy will now block any ship trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz.