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Dear A.,
The U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz officially took effect this morning, with more than 15 American ships in place for the operation following negotiations in Pakistan this weekend.
According to reports, negotiations stalled after the Iranian regime rejected core American demands that it give up its stockpile of high-enriched uranium, freeze uranium enrichment for 20 years, end funding for terrorist proxies, and fully reopen the Strait without tolls or fees.
In his press briefing following the talks, Vice President JD Vance
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made clear that this was "bad news for Iran much more than it's bad news for the United States of America," underscoring that "We need to see an affirmative commitment that they will not seek a nuclear weapon."
President Trump
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added last night that, "Iran is in very bad shape — and just so you understand, Iran will NOT have a nuclear weapon...There is no way. They still want it, and they made that clear the other night. Iran will NOT have a nuclear weapon."
Reports today suggest discussions are ongoing between the sides.
Any deal with Iran must permanently and verifiably ends its nuclear program — including its ability to enrich uranium. It must also address what remains of Iran’s ballistic missile and drone program, cut off its support for terror groups around the region, and ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Below are more key updates. Continue to follow our
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social media channels to stay informed in real-time.
Jake Braunstein
Senior Director, Policy Communications
TELL SENATORS: Vote NO on Sanders' Resolutions to Block Arms Sales to Israel
Senator Bernie Sanders plans to force a vote in the Senate THIS WEEK on two resolutions to block arms sales to Israel.
This dangerous effort would undermine Israel’s security and put Israeli families at further risk as our ally faces ongoing terror attacks on multiple fronts.
TAKE 45 SECONDS: Urge your Senators to vote NO on these dangerous resolutions.
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IDF destroys Hezbollah tunnel in southern Lebanon, captures Bint Jbeil Stadium
As part of its operations against Hezbollah, the IDF
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dismantled a terror tunnel used by the terror group to plan and advance attacks against Israeli troops (video below).
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In Bint Jbeil, in southern Lebanon, the
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IDF "struck and eliminated 100+ Hezbollah terrorists, dismantled dozens of terrorist infrastructure sites and located hundreds of weapons in the area."
One of the weapons caches was discovered inside a hospital, which Hezbollah used for terrorist activities (video below). As part of the operation on the hospital compound, the IDF
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eliminated several terrorists who had been "conducting surveillance from a hospital window and firing toward IDF soldiers."
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Additionally, the IDF captured Bint Jbeil stadium, where former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah described Israel as "weaker than a spider web."
IDF 98th Division Commander Brig. Gen. Guy Levy
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said , "Bint Jbeil 2000: Someone here spoke and boasted about webs and spiders. Today, that man no longer exists, the stadium is gone, and his words are worth nothing. Bint Jbeil 2026: Our forces control the area, destroying terror infrastructure and dozens of terrorists."
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Meanwhile, Hezbollah continues to
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launch hostile aircraft at Israeli civilians. More than 10 aerial threats were intercepted by the Israeli Air Force in the last 24 hours.
The IDF eliminated more than
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150 Hezbollah targets across southern Lebanon, including rocket launchers, UAVs, and terror cells planning attacks against Israeli troops.
IDF eliminates terrorists responsible for kidnapping Israelis on October 7
The IDF yesterday
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eliminated Hamas Nukhba platoon commander Ali Sami Mohammad Shakra, who took part in the abductions of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Alon Ohel, Eliya Cohen, and Or Levy.
Hamas platoon commanders Mohammad Fuad Jaser Sayyid and Mohammad Mabhouh, who were involved in the kidnapping of Avinatan Or, were also killed by the IDF.
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The IDF also eliminated several
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Hamas terrorists who approached the Yellow Line in central Gaza, including Yousef Ibrahim Mahmoud Basheti, who was part of the terror cell that killed 21 IDF soldiers in an anti-tank missile attack in January 2024.
Iran executed over 1,600 people last year, most since 1989
The Iranian regime
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executed at least 1,600 people last year, roughly five civilians each day.
The number is a 68% increase from the 975 people the regime put to death in 2024, and included 48 women who were hanged.
The regime brutally massacred more than 30,000 Iranian civilians earlier this year, according to estimates.
The mission of AIPAC is to encourage and persuade the U.S. government to enact specific policies that create a strong, enduring and mutually beneficial relationship with our ally Israel.
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