Iran denies it would join new US-led peace talks in Pakistan, citing Washington’s excessive demands and ongoing naval blockade.

Iran’s military accuses Washington of “armed piracy" and vows a swift retaliation for the US seizing of Iranian-flagged cargo ship attempting to breach the naval blockade.

Why we never feel we are winning, when we really are. Opinion.

<p>The IDF has completed an initial examination regarding the photograph of an IDF soldier harming a Christian symbol and has determined that the photograph depicts an IDF soldier operating in southern Lebanon.</p><p>"The IDF views the incident with great severity and emphasizes that the soldier’s conduct is wholly inconsistent with the values expected of its troops. The incident is being investigated by the Northern Command and is currently being addressed through the chain of command. Appropriate measures will be taken against those involved in accordance with the findings," said the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, which added that "the IDF is working to assist the community in restoring the statue to its place."</p>

CENTCOM releases footage showing the USS Spruance disabling an Iranian cargo ship’s engine with gunfire after it violated the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and ignored repeated warnings.

<p>Argentine President Javier Milei is expected to arrive on Monday afternoon for a visit to the Hebron Yeshiva.</p><p>In addition, the president is scheduled to visit the homes of leading Lithuanian-haredi rabbis, Rabbi Dov Lando and Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch.</p>

<p>Police arrested 10 suspects following riots and disturbances at the end of the match between Beitar Jerusalem and Maccabi Haifa at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem.</p><p>During the riots, a police officer was injured in the head and required medical treatment.</p>

Gunman in domestic shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, which left eight children dead, identified as Shamar Elkins.