Maariv reports Shin Bet warning on Hamas and US pressure on Iran
The Maariv newspaper reports that the head of the Shin Bet has warned that Hamas is attempting to delay negotiations until after the US elections, stating that the group is waiting for the post-election landscape. The report also highlights intensified US pressure on Iran, noting that Washington is pursuing economic and diplomatic measures while simultaneously seeking a path to end the war. Maariv mentions new sanctions against Russia and suggests that Iran is awaiting a potential agreement as it faces a decline in key revenue sources due to US economic pressure. One report claims that while Israel initially pushed Washington toward escalating tensions with Iran, US officials later recognised the potential consequences of this approach. Maariv also cites comments from JD Vance regarding developments in the Strait of Hormuz, questioning whether the 'Iran option' remains on the agenda. Additionally, the paper alleges the existence of a secret Iranian plot to humiliate the US President, though no further details were provided. In Israeli domestic security, forces conducted a search near Zikim in the south following concerns over a potential infiltration, though the incident was later attributed to a different cause. The newspaper also reports that the Israeli military has commenced operations against the Houthis in Yemen. Regarding the murder of Eldar Dayan, a suspect has reportedly begun to speak, stating that the truth of the final moments will be revealed. Other reports include a major fire at a facility in Petah Tikva prior to its opening, a clash outside a Jerusalem cafe over its operation on the Sabbath, and an incident at the airport involving antisemitic slogans. Finally, Maariv notes that veteran journalist Oren Nahari has retired after decades in the media, stating, 'This is my final request.'