Episode Details

Stay updated on critical developments as the US naval blockade brings Iran's crude oil sales to a halt amid ongoing negotiations for joint control of the Strait of Hormuz. Israel and Lebanon have agreed on a shortlist of countries to monitor Hezbollah's disarmament under a US-brokered peace effort, while the US targets Iran's financial networks with sanctions on a Dubai-based crypto exchange. Reports also cover Israeli Consul General Ofir Akunis cancelling New York Times subscriptions over alleged "blood libels," persistent harassment faced by Jerusalem's Armenian community, and the political complexities behind Israel's postponed recognition of the Armenian Genocide. Economic news includes the restoration of diplomatic and trade ties between Colombia and Israel.

Sources:
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/international/article-904872
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-904871
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-904870
- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-said-awaiting-councils-approval-for-hormuz-deal-with-us-and-oman/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-904548
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-904867
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- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-904634
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-904873
- ynet - English: https://www.ynetnews.com/magazine/article/rj3cwo7uzx

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