The Times of Israel

1. Iran’s supreme leader said hiding in secret location, communicates via network of messengers

   Oil slips to 2-week low as US and Iran seen nearing peace deal * Turkish president scraps move to close liberal university * Syria holds legislative elections in Kurdish area

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2. Trump reportedly asked Muslim, Arab leaders to normalize ties with Israel if Iran deal reached

   Request was met with silence on call with Middle Eastern leaders, Axios reports; it comes as Israeli officials said alarmed that emerging deal 'does not serve Israel's interest'

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3. Arab parties urge Ra’am to join efforts to revive Joint List ahead of elections

   Hadash, Ta'al, Balad acknowledge 'significant gaps' between their stance and that of the Islamist party that once sat in coalition, but seek unity due to 'existential dangers' to Arab public

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4. Haredi parties reject latest draft exemption bill, setting stage for Sept. elections

   Spiritual leader of ultra-Orthodox faction believes Netanyahu has no intention of letting the bill pass into law, is instead trying to use it for a larger electoral maneuver

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5. US official: Iran deal to be signed in coming days; Trump derides ‘loser’ critics

   Regime prepared to dispose of enriched uranium, US official claims, after Netanyahu says Trump assured him nuclear program will be fully dismantled; no Iranian confirmation, and Tehran says it has legal right to run Hormuz

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