The 14:00 report · 29.9.2026

Trump Denies Offering Iran Sanctions Relief: 'Offered Nothing'

United States President Donald Trump strongly denied reports that he offered to ease sanctions on Iran and unfreeze funds in exchange for nuclear-related steps to end the war, dismissing the claims as a baseless hoax. The denial came hours after Tehran stated it was awaiting Washington's response on Tuesday to a proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, following Trump's earlier rejection of an Iranian ceasefire initiative that had sparked an oil price spike. Although Trump stated yesterday that the war would end soon in victory and that talks with intermediaries were held, his firm stance signals an unwillingness to grant economic concessions, leaving ongoing mediation efforts unresolved amid persistent regional friction.

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18 Injured in Eight-Car Pileup on Israel's Highway 6

Eighteen people were lightly injured in a road accident involving eight vehicles on Route 6 heading north, near the Iron interchange. Following the collision, the section of the highway was closed to traffic, and ten of the injured were evacuated to Hillel Yaffe Medical Center in Hadera. Police called on motorists to avoid the area due to heavy congestion that developed at the scene. The incident caused severe disruptions along one of Israel's central transit arteries, with widespread traffic consequences across the northern region stemming from the blocked lanes and the number of vehicles involved.

Woman Killed and Two Injured in Slovakia School Stabbing

A 61-year-old woman was murdered and two others were injured, including a child, in a stabbing attack at an elementary school in the town of Staškov in north-eastern Slovakia. According to reports, the assailant was a student at the educational institution who attacked teachers and children with a knife, after which emergency services evacuated the wounded for treatment. The circumstances and motive behind the attack have not yet been disclosed. The violent incident inside a primary school has raised acute alarm in Slovakia regarding the safety of students and staff, while authorities continue to investigate the background.

El Al Miami Flight Turns Back to Israel After 4.5 Hours in Air

El Al flight LY017, en route from Ben Gurion Airport to Miami, was forced to turn back and return to Israel after approximately four and a half hours in the air. The aircraft had already departed from Ben Gurion with a delay of nearly four hours past its scheduled time when a technical fault was discovered, prompting the crew to change course and head back. The precise nature of the malfunction has not yet been detailed. Turning back after hours in the air inflicted major disruption on passengers' travel schedules and highlights the operational difficulties involved in long-haul transatlantic operations.

The Democrats Petition High Court Demanding Shin Bet Protection for Yair Golan

The Democrats party petitioned the High Court of Justice to mandate that the Israeli government and the Shin Bet provide immediate security for party chairman Yair Golan. According to the petition, the Israel Police raised Golan's threat level to 4 out of 6, a high rating identical to the one assigned to Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot, following explicit and documented threats against Golan and his family. The party argued that the Shin Bet's refusal to provide protection amounts to abandoning his safety. The petition places the dispute over security protocols for threatened opposition figures before the court, while the state's response remains pending.