All Articles ByYuval Aviv

A Turkish Air Force F-16 crashed in Yalova Province after experiencing a malfunction during a training flight near a military base. The pilot successfully ejected.

The 15-point agreement includes a commitment to pay up to $400 million in debts to suppliers, contractors, and public employees. The Peace Council says every claim will be reviewed and that debts tied to terrorism or corruption will not be covered.

The IDF identified unusual militant activity near the Yellow Line, raising concerns they were preparing to cross it. Forces on the ground requested permission to strike, but the military decided not to open fire after determining there was no "specific threat."

Israel and Venezuela have agreed to restore consular relations after years without diplomatic ties. The agreement includes a mechanism for citizen services and continued cooperation following the deadly earthquakes.

A massive swarm of jellyfish disrupted operations at the Gravelines nuclear power plant, forcing most of its reactors offline. It is the second time in a year that jellyfish have interfered with operations at Western Europe’s largest nuclear facility.

A Smartwings flight from Prague to Israel turned back after a problem was discovered in one of the plane’s engines shortly after takeoff. All 189 passengers landed safely and continued to Israel on a replacement flight.

Mojtaba Khamenei announced a series of senior appointments across Iran’s armed forces, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the Basij, including Ahmad Vahidi as commander of the Revolutionary Guards. The appointments also include Hossein Taib, who was removed from his post in 2022.

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 77 people. Buildings collapsed and airports were shut down. Israel offered humanitarian assistance.

Hezbollah is facing its most severe financial crisis in years as a joint Israeli-American effort targets its funding sources. The consequences are already being felt in salaries, compensation payments, and the social welfare network the organization relies on.

Through his attorneys, Yonatan Urich sent Israel Hayom a pre-lawsuit warning letter following a report alleging that the prime minister’s advisers passed classified information to Qatar. He is demanding an apology and preparing to seek substantial damages.

The IDF’s Arabic-language spokesperson, Ella Waweya, issued a warning to Gaza Strip residents about what it described as an economic scam by Hamas. According to the statement, old banknotes are expected to lose their value while the terrorist organization tries to unload them and shift the losses onto Gaza’s residents.

A Tel Aviv District Court rejected Likud MK Afif Amin Abed’s petition against the party’s high court. The result: current and former Knesset members and ministers will not be allowed to run in district-reserved slots.

New details shed light on the events that led to the death of 16-year-old Yonatan Ephraim Klimian during a family outing at Keshet Cave. After helping his sister descend, he noticed a problem with the equipment—and later fell from a great height.

Einav Zangauker says Yair Golan committed to reserving her a high place on the Democrats' Knesset slate, prompting her to skip the party primary and step back from media appearances. Golan responded: “It was my decision, and I take responsibility for it.”

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said he held a seven-hour meeting with Mojtaba Khamenei. He said the two discussed the economic crisis, national unity, and coping with sanctions.

After a year and a half of joint work, a new Education Ministry directive sets guidelines for communication between parents and teaching staff. The goal: maintain ongoing contact while respecting educators’ personal time.

Israel’s Supreme Court summarily rejected former lawmaker Sharren Haskel’s petition to break away from Likud, ruling that she filed it too late. The decision also addressed her claims concerning the vote for the State Comptroller.

MK Avichai Boaron is seeking to disqualify Ofer Cassif from running in the 26th *Knesset*, arguing that Cassif’s statements and actions meet the legal grounds for disqualification. Boaron says a broader body of evidence has emerged since October 7.

Syrian security forces say they arrested nine ISIS operatives in the Quneitra area, near the Israeli border. The operation comes as Damascus continues pursuing security talks with Israel while also intercepting weapons-smuggling attempts.

Forces from Brigade 55 and the Yahalom Unit operated in the security area of southern Lebanon, destroying an underground shaft and locating a large cache of Hezbollah weapons.