President Trump on Iran:

I think we will reach a great deal.

They have no choice.

President Trump:

We are fully prepared and equipped, and much stronger than we were before the ceasefire.

We used the ceasefire to rearm, and they probably also did some rearming.

Trump clarified: "We are also prepared for the military option"

President Trump on relations with China:

"Yesterday we caught a ship that had some things on it that were not particularly nice.

A gift from China, maybe, I don't know. I'm surprised.

I thought I had an understanding with President Xi."

Trump: "Israel is a wonderful partner, we are the big brother, they are the little brother"

2 soldiers dismissed and jailed for smashing statue of Jesus in southern Lebanon

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President Trump:

Israel has been a great partner for us. As they say, we are the big brother, they are the little brother, but the little brother helped us a lot. They showed great courage.

After the vandalism storm - and the punishment for the fighters: the IDF transferred a new statue of Jesus to the village community in southern Lebanon.

Photo: IDF Spokesperson

Germany and Italy blocked the proposal led by Spain to end the European Union association agreement with Israel

WATCH: Israel transitions from Memorial Day to Independence Day with torch-lighting ceremony

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The US Central Command published on X a greeting in Hebrew to the State of Israel on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day

The Tel Aviv-Jaffa Sports Halls company inaugurated this evening, on the occasion of the 78th anniversary of the State of Israel, a new colorful lighting system at the Bloomfield Municipal Stadium, illuminated in blue and white.

Photo: Bloomfield Stadium

Trump: At Pakistan's request, I am extending the ceasefire until a proper response from Iran, whose leadership is divided. The siege will continue in the meantime.