A Taliban delegation arrived in Brussels for talks with European Union officials about returning Afghan migrants. The unusual meeting drew sharp criticism from politicians and human rights advocates: "The Commission is granting legitimacy to a regime that tramples the rights of women."
Despite Tehran’s denials, IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said visits by agency inspectors to Iran’s nuclear facilities are explicitly included in the temporary memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran and are expected to begin soon.
A leading Fox News host sparked outrage after using the phrase "the Jewish Question" during a discussion about Israel, Iran, and Lebanon. His co-host stopped him on air, and social media quickly erupted.
Michael Kedar, recently extradited from Norway to the United States, is accused of a series of threats against Jewish institutions across the country. If convicted on all charges, he could face a lengthy prison sentence.
After two days of intensive talks between the United States and Iran, Vice President J.D. Vance gave a statement to the press and expressed satisfaction with the progress made in the discussions. According to him, progress was recorded on several key issues.
Shin Bet chief David Zini has reportedly directed his agency to treat a possible attack on Eilat as a top priority. According to a report in "Haaretz," some figures in the defense establishment question both the threat assessment and whether there is any concrete intelligence behind it.
Police and inspectors from the Israel Nature and Parks Authority uncovered an attempt to smuggle dozens of protected birds into Israeli territory. Two Hebron residents were arrested, and their detention was extended as the investigation continues.
The two operatives were involved in advancing terror activity against IDF forces in northern Gaza. One worked in engineering and explosives, while the other led Hamas’ sniper network in Gaza City and was responsible for planning and carrying out shooting attacks on troops.
At the Adri family home in Ofakim, where Rachel and David Adri were held hostage on October 7, their son Evyatar was promoted to superintendent. Deputy Commander Efi Shiman said, “We stand with Evyatar and the Adri family in a moment of pride and emotion, and salute the bravery of the police officers and their commitment to keep protecting the residents of the South.”
Defense Minister ישראל כ"ץ pushed back on reports that new limits had been placed on IDF activity in Lebanon, saying the forces are continuing to operate against threats: "Protecting the lives of our soldiers and our civilians is an absolute top priority."
An Iranian member of parliament said on live state television that Khamenei opposed contacts with the United States and that his conditions were left out of the memorandum of understanding. Minutes after he began revealing classified documents, the program was abruptly taken off the air.
American and Iranian delegations have opened talks in Switzerland aimed at implementing the memorandum of understanding signed earlier this week. The discussions will begin with an emergency session focused on the escalation between Israel and Hezbollah.
The IDF cleared for publication the name of the fourth soldier killed in the battalion commander’s tank disaster in southern Lebanon. Staff Sgt. Naveh Chabshush, 20, from Geva Binyamin, fell alongside his commander and three fellow crew members.
The IDF announced that it killed two operatives who were part of a financial network funneling money to Hamas in the Gaza Strip. According to the military, the two helped transfer more than half a billion shekels used to fund terror activity and pay salaries to operatives.
The Shin Bet and the IDF have revealed the identities of Hamas operatives working from Turkey to advance terror activity in Judea and Samaria. According to security officials, dozens of attacks foiled over the past year were directed by them through recruitment, financing, and the transfer of weapons.
A court in Spain has ordered Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s wife, Begoña Gómez, to stand trial on suspicion of a range of corruption-related offenses. The decision adds new pressure to Sánchez’s government, which is already dealing with several sensitive investigations.
After disturbing footage emerged from the protest, an officer seen kicking a protester was immediately suspended. Five people accused of disorderly conduct were arrested, and two officers were injured in the clashes.
President Donald Trump said, "I gave Israel a copy of the memorandum of understanding with Iran." At the same time, he continued criticizing Israel’s conduct in Lebanon: "You don’t have to take down a building every time there’s a Hezbollah operative inside."
A newly revealed memorandum of understanding signed by the U.S. and Iran includes 14 clauses covering a halt to fighting, sanctions relief, and the nuclear program. The sides committed to negotiating a final agreement within 60 days.
The Knesset voted to grant MK Tally Gotliv immunity from criminal prosecution in the case involving the exposure of a Shin Bet agent’s identity. The decision followed heated debates in both the House Committee and the full Knesset.
