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World

Flights Still Disrupted After Typhoon No. 13 Hits Okinawa

Transport services were gradually returning to normal on August 9 after Typhoon No. 13 caused widespread cancellations and shutdowns across Okinawa, although air travel remained disrupted as airlines worked to restore schedules and accommodate passengers stranded during the opening days of Japan's busy Obon holiday period. (News On Japan)

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Israel unlikely to compromise security for peace deals with post-October 7 trauma, expert says

Prof. Eytan Gilboa spoke with the Post after KAN reported that officials from a regional country advised another to make an agreement with Israel to "lull it to sleep" before an attack.

  • Prof. Eytan Gilboa says Israel unlikely to compromise security for peace deals.
  • October 7 trauma is severe, making any substantial security concessions unlikely.
  • Golan Heights not on table for discussion, Lebanon's Hezbollah resists peace deal.

·jpost.com

Yair Golan unveils NIS 1b. plan to fight crime in Arab society

Golan said the fight against organized crime requires economic pressure, special courts, and efforts to cut off funding to criminal groups.

  • Yair Golan unveils NIS 1 billion plan to combat organized crime in Arab society.
  • Plan includes national state of emergency, special task force, and dedicated courts.
  • Team 49 aims to rescue at-risk youth from criminal organizations.

·jpost.com