New poll finds that Prime Minister Netanyahu leads on the question of suitability for the role of Prime Minister, but the coalition he leads does not reach 61 seats.

If American Jews vote for a president who is so clearly not up to the historic task at hand, they may wake up one day to find that ‘Never Again’ was nothing more than wishful thinking. Op-ed.

Young man killed and multiple others injured after rocket lands near mosque in Ma'alot-Tarshiha in northern Israel

UAV from Yemen explodes in Ashkelon, additional UAV from Lebanon narrowly misses bridge in Nahariya, but causes damage to train window.

<p>MK Dan Illouz (Likud), one of the initiators of the bills to end UNRWA's operations in Israel, on Monday evening commented on the approval of the bills in the Knesset.</p><p>"We will not allow anyone, including our greatest allies, to establish a representation that will serve an imaginary Palestinian state - and especially not in Jerusalem! The purpose of the bill is to protect Jerusalem, prevent its division and preserve our sovereignty. It is our duty to keep Jerusalem united. Jerusalem is not only the capital of Israel but the heart of our national sovereignty. Opening a diplomatic mission to serve the Palestinians in the city could be used as a first step towards recognizing the division of Jerusalem - something we cannot afford. Protecting the integrity of the city is a distinct strategic interest of the State of Israel - it's not just a question of symbols, but of long-term security and stability," he stated.</p>

Media in Lebanon reported that more than 60 people were killed and about 100 more were injured in attacks in the Beqaa region during the day.

<p>Iran on Monday executed Iranian-German national Jamshid Sharmahd who was convicted of carrying out terrorist attacks. Sharmahd was sentenced to death in 2023 after being accused by Iran of heading a pro-monarchist group accused of a deadly 2008 bombing and planning other attacks in the country.</p><p>"Jamshid Sharmahd was not even given the opportunity to defend himself in the trial against the charges levelled against him," German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, calling the execution "a scandal".</p>

Sources in Hamas tell Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper that the organization is willing to consider Egyptian proposal for a hostage release deal, but still insists on a complete end to the war.