Qatar and Pakistan are stepping up mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran. President Donald Trump says Tehran asked to restart talks, while also weighing in on his relationship with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and on Turkey.
After a sustained intelligence and operational effort by the IDF, Shin Bet, and police, all those involved in the attack on a soldier in Susiya and the theft of his weapon have been apprehended. The weapon was found early in the manhunt, and the final suspect turned himself in to Civil Administration forces.
Security forces say they foiled suspected illegal digging and antiquities theft in the Jordan Valley. Thousands of archaeological items, ancient coins, and excavation equipment were seized, and the suspect was taken in for further questioning.
Sylvan Adams, president of the World Jewish Congress in Israel, met in Paris with Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi and presented him with mezuzot for the future embassies of both countries. The two spoke about a democratic Iran and the possibility of renewed ties with Israel.
Hundreds of relatives of people killed in the September 11 attacks are calling for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to be barred from the central memorial ceremony. They argue that his public record makes his presence hurtful to grieving families.
President Donald Trump threatened Iran in a series of social media posts after putting a broader military escalation on hold following security discussions. Behind the pause: concern over dwindling Patriot missile supplies and potential damage to American interests.
The IDF said it killed the commander of a Hamas drone unit in the central camps of the Gaza Strip. According to the military, the operative was responsible for producing drones and had been trying to rebuild the group’s aerial capabilities.
Major Yuval Ezra, who was killed in a terror attack near Shechem, was laid to rest at the military cemetery in Beit Dagan. Through tears, his family said goodbye and spoke about the man and officer he was.
President Isaac Herzog and Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa spoke by phone about ties between their countries and the latest developments in the region. Herzog said, “We discussed the importance of cooperation and dialogue among the countries of the region.”
Israel’s security cabinet approved the entry of an international force, a “Peace Council,” and a technocratic government into Gaza. A reconstruction pilot is set to begin in Rafah, subject to continued IDF control of the Yellow Line and strict restrictions.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Iran would pay a heavy price if it attacks Israel. At the same time, a report reveals that he stopped Senator Lindsey Graham from trying to persuade President Donald Trump to join the fighting against Hezbollah.
Iran is signaling it will hold off on attacks as long as the U.S. does not resume striking. U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz said “Trump is giving talks with Iran some room.” Diplomatic contacts are continuing, even as concern grows in Washington over shrinking stocks of munitions and interceptors.
A rare Persian-period coin from Cyprus was discovered on a beach in Ashdod and turned over to the Israel Antiquities Authority. Experts say it is the first coin of its kind ever found in Israel and carries major research value.
A malfunction in Greece’s airspace radar system is causing major delays on flights to and from Israel. Because of the issue, limits were placed on the pace of air traffic, and airlines are changing routes.
For the first time since the renewed fighting, the U.S. deployed its strategic B-1 bomber against targets in Iran. At the same time, the Houthis said they attacked Saudi ships overnight in the Red Sea.
The IDF and Shin Bet said three Hamas terrorists were killed in a strike in northern Gaza, including one who took part in the October 7 massacre and was involved in advancing terror plans in the naval arena.
Former lawmaker and minister Sharren Haskel submitted an affidavit to Israel’s High Court, repeating her claims of serious flaws in the process of selecting the state comptroller. She says Knesset members were required to document their vote and show the footage to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
A 51-year-old Shomron resident was critically wounded in a stabbing attack at Havat Avraham in the Shomron. Two attackers were killed at the scene.
Canadian authorities have charged a 33-year-old Toronto resident with aiding Hamas. Police say he incited hatred against Jews and Israelis during demonstrations and acted on behalf of the terror organization.
Ramat Gan Mayor Carmel Shama Hacohen ordered all public shelters opened after a new assessment pointed to a higher risk of missile fire from Iran over the weekend. At the same time, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio blasted Tehran and warned against further escalation.
