All Articles ByYuval Aviv

New satellite images suggest possible activity at Iran's Pickaxe Mountain complex, while Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan show little visible change.

A security guard trapped for eight days beneath the ruins of a shopping center in Venezuela was rescued alive in a complex operation. At the same time, the death toll continues to rise and the humanitarian crisis is deepening.

A Monsey resident won the top prize in the New York Lottery’s "Set for Life" scratch-off game. Instead of taking a one-time payout, she chose to receive $5,000 a week for life.

The U.S. reportedly offered Iran a swap: give up its demand to control traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and stop charging ships to pass, and in return receive billions of dollars from frozen Iranian funds. According to The Wall Street Journal, Iran has so far rejected the offer.

Iran’s currency is still losing value despite recent political and economic developments. In less than two weeks, the drop has been steep, while the dollar-to-rial exchange rate keeps climbing.

Marking 1,000 days since the war began, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said Iran remains the military’s top readiness priority. He urged continued vigilance, warning: "We are in an interim period. The arenas are interconnected, and any action in one could affect the others."

Marking 1,000 days since the war began, Defense Minister ישראל כ"ץ outlined Israel’s achievements across multiple fronts and said the IDF will remain in security zones while preparing for an independent strike on Iran if needed.

After Israel’s High Court ordered a new election for state comptroller, the political system reacted immediately. The opposition welcomed the decision, while voices in the coalition called for the court’s ruling to be ignored. Here’s how Israeli politicians responded.

The Finance Ministry and Defense Ministry have agreed on a framework to resolve their budget dispute through the end of the year. The deal includes an immediate funding increase, a monitoring mechanism, and approval to move forward with the military’s long-term buildup plan.

A powerful explosion at a cafe in central Damascus killed five people and injured 16 others. According to reports, an explosive device had been planted at the scene.

A pro-Palestinian march in Thessaloniki set off a public uproar and led to a police investigation over suspected incitement. Greece’s Jewish community and the World Jewish Congress issued sharp condemnations.

IDF officials said troops from the 91st Division are continuing operations in the security zone in southern Lebanon, where they say they have been locating Hezbollah weapons and infrastructure. In the latest activity, forces uncovered an underground shaft, a rocket storage site, explosives, and additional weapons.

In a dramatic ruling, Israel’s High Court canceled attorney Michael Rabilo’s election as state comptroller and ordered a new Knesset vote, following a dispute over ballot secrecy and after a hearing before an expanded panel of five justices.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded to threats from Israeli Defense Minister ישראל כ״ץ, calling Israel President Donald Trump’s “pets” and demanding that the White House “restrain it.”

Indirect technical talks between the U.S. and Iran are taking place in Doha with mediation from Qatar and Pakistan. According to a Saudi report, a preliminary agreement has been reached to release $3 billion for Iran. U.S. President Donald Trump said, "The talks with Iran are going very well."

Thousands are taking part in the funeral procession for Rabbi Amos Guetta in Netanya under heavy police security. At the same time, the court has extended the detention of the murder suspect by eight days as the investigation continues.

Edna Arbel, one of the most senior figures in Israel’s legal system, has died at 82. Over decades of public service, she held a long list of key positions and left a lasting mark on law enforcement and the courts.

The Knesset gave preliminary approval to the so-called muezzin bill, which aims to limit the use of loudspeaker systems at houses of worship. Under the proposal, operating loudspeaker systems in mosques would be banned unless special permission is granted by the environmental protection minister.

A booth selling pendants shaped like the map of the land in the colors of the Palestinian flag was shut down during a student event at the Technion. Following the incident, the organization "B'Tsalmo" is calling for an internal investigation.

A Hamas platoon commander was killed in southern Gaza: according to the IDF and Shin Bet, Adel Jihad Mohammed Asfour was involved in advancing sniper attacks and planting explosive devices against IDF forces, and in recent days had been working to carry out immediate attacks and rebuild the terror organization’s operational capabilities.