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The meeting focused on bilateral ties and regional challenges, with Israeli officials saying Iran was a central topic.

The Shin Bet says publishing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Abu Dhabi endangered him, his wife, and the delegation, while exposing secret operational methods. The Prime Minister’s Office is demanding that Channel 12 be held accountable.

U.S. officials delivered the message to Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem responded: “A Lebanon without resistance will be erased.”

The Heidenau city council voted to stop installing new Stolpersteine in streets and sidewalks, prompting criticism from Israel’s ambassador to Germany and Jewish organizations.

The two countries will appoint ambassadors, expand direct flights and work toward new investment and tax agreements.

Israel’s Foreign Ministry is warning travelers about lengthy and "intrusive" customs inspections in the Netherlands, following a ban on products from Judea and Samaria, eastern Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights. The ministry says the government has "taken responsive measures."

Spain’s diplomatic representative in Israel was summoned for a reprimand following Youth Minister Sira Rego’s remarks supporting a Palestinian state "from the river to the sea." The Foreign Ministry sharply criticized the Spanish government’s policies.

US Ambassador Mike Huckabee says Washington will soon break ground on a permanent embassy complex in Jerusalem, describing the project as a long-term American commitment to the Israeli capital.

A new Dutch ban on products originating in Israeli communities in Judea and Samaria has taken effect. The rules apply not only to commercial imports but also to items travelers bring with them personally.

Tragedy in Ukraine’s capital: A 14-year-old Israeli was killed when a drone struck a residential high-rise in central Kyiv. The Foreign Ministry said, "The consul and the department for Israelis in distress are in ongoing contact with the family and are providing all necessary assistance."

Al Sharaa says negotiations remain active and could eventually lead to peace; Defense Minister Israel Katz rejects Syrian demands for an Israeli withdrawal

France says Macron intended to say Hamas does not govern the West Bank, after his remarks drew condemnation from Israeli leaders

In an interview with French television, Argentine President Javier Milei explained his support for Israel and Donald Trump. He criticized European immigration policy and declared, “Europe is sinking.”

Israel's Open and women's chess teams were handed 4-0 losses after the Netherlands and Bulgaria declined requests to move matches scheduled during Yom Kippur.

Naka'a Hamed, a reporter for Iran’s Press TV channel, was arrested near Bethlehem. She is suspected of contact with the enemy and financial dealings with entities subordinate to Tehran. Her detention was extended by one week as the investigation continues.

Israel and the United States are opposing a UN event marking the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Durban anti-racism conference, which was heavily criticized over antisemitic rhetoric and its focus on Israel.

Rep. Gregory Meeks has declined to approve a proposed US sale of 40,000 heavy bombs to Israel, citing concerns over their potential use in densely populated areas. His objection delays the customary congressional review process but does not necessarily prevent the administration from moving ahead with the sale.

Ben Hassin, an Israeli-Canadian Kurdish Jew who once faced the death penalty in Iraqi Kurdistan, has been released after spending 11 years in prison and is expected to return to Israel in the coming days.

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance says the war’s first phase has ended. The focus now, he says, is preventing Iran from rebuilding its capabilities as the conflict moves into a new stage.

Morocco is reportedly considering Israeli-made LORA missiles for its new American HIMARS systems, while El Al subsidiary Sundor prepares to restore direct flights between Tel Aviv and Marrakesh.