Polls in France indicate that far-left candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon could advance to the second round of the presidential election, where he would face far-right leader Marine Le Pen.
Syria’s new government continues prosecuting senior figures from the Assad era. Ahmad Badr al-Din Hassoun, who served as Syria’s grand mufti under Bashar al-Assad, has been sentenced to life in prison.
Iran has issued a warning to European countries that allow U.S. forces to launch attacks from their territory. Greece has deployed an air-defense system in Crete, while Tehran claims it destroyed radar systems in the Gulf and says the Americans "cannot detect attacks."
Ukrainian drones struck Ozon logistics hubs in Russia, Britain will share classified information with Kyiv about SCALP missiles, and the European Union is sending €6.1 billion to Ukraine.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will present the Senate today with a sanctions plan targeting Iran. Sanctions will also be imposed on countries that assist the Iranian regime. Tehran responded: “If Trump takes new aggressive measures, we will respond with force.”
The United States received intelligence indicating that Hamas is buying time and may use several tactics to avoid surrendering its weapons. Jared Kushner warned Khalil al-Hayya in a meeting: "If the process stops, we will not restrain Israel."
Israel’s Chief Rabbinate Council has approved a decision setting a minimum ketubah amount of 36,000 shekels and a maximum of 360,000 shekels. The move is intended to prevent “imaginary ketubot” with no financial backing.
Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani told Reuters that Syria expects talks with Israel on a security agreement to resume soon. He called on Israel to take advantage of what he described as a “historic opportunity.”
IDF forces located and arrested the suspect accused of stabbing a career soldier Sunday morning at the entrance to the village of al-Auja, north of Jericho. Some of the suspect’s family members were questioned.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the U.S. threat of new sanctions is "a sign of desperation in America." On Monday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to unveil a list of new economic measures aimed, he said, at "toppling the Iranian regime."
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the drone threat amid concerns that Hamas terrorists in Gaza may begin using them. Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz convened a meeting on the issue with the IDF’s top command.
The IDF and Shin Bet struck the al-Maghazi area of the Gaza Strip, killing Ismail Abu Ful, who commanded a Hamas weapons-production site. Abu Ful was actively involved in making explosive devices and anti-tank missiles.
The Foreign Ministry has ordered Israel to deny entry to European Parliament members Jonas Sjöstedt and Hanna Gedin, citing what it says were false accusations of genocide and deliberate starvation in Gaza and the Palestinian Authority.
The foreign ministries of Egypt and Qatar issued a joint statement calling on the United States to pressure Israel to uphold the agreements in Gaza. Their central demand: halt the strikes and preserve the ceasefire.
A taxi driver in Warsaw, Poland, stopped mid-ride and told a passenger to get out after discovering she was Jewish. He told her, "Jews are murderers. That is why I refuse to drive you."
Israel's Foreign Ministry announced that a 5-ton shipment, primarily containing medical equipment, will depart for Colombia after Shabbat. The shipment comes as the Home Front Command continues its work in the area devastated by the earthquake. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar: "Israel will continue to stand alongside Colombia."
Argentine President Javier Milei rejected the removed judge’s attempt to resign and instructed prosecutors to consider criminal charges. The judge was dismissed by Argentina’s judicial council, the body that oversees judges.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved a 40-billion-shekel budget to stockpile bombs and build greater weapons independence. The new production lines will move forward even though the Finance Ministry has not yet approved the transfer.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says an organization whose legitimacy could not be verified contacted survivors and their relatives, offering to file compensation claims. After the warning, the group removed traces of its online activity.
The United Arab Emirates announced that it has suspended all trade with Iran in response to missile launches targeting it and attacks on oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign reports put trade between the two countries at roughly $28 billion in 2024.
