Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf rejects claims that UN inspectors would be allowed access to nuclear sites damaged by US and Israeli airstrikes.

<p>The chairman of the Together party, Naftali Bennett, responded to the passing of the Basic Law: Torah Study in its first reading.</p><p>"Once the new government is formed, we will repeal the Basic Law: Disgrace of the Torah. Draft evasion is the antithesis of unity because it tears the nation apart from within and prevents victory. The IDF is in desperate need of 20,000 soldiers, and today the Bibi-Deri-Smotrich coalition proved yet again that political interests matter more than security," Bennett stated.</p>

The Higher Planning Council approves 156 housing units in Otniel, along with 52 in Kfar Adumim and 21 in Elkana.

<p>The chairman of the Yisrael Beytenu party, MK Avigdor Liberman, responded to the passing of the Basic Law: Torah Study in its first reading.</p><p>"In order to preserve his political bloc, Netanyahu is willing to dismantle the IDF and the entirety of Israeli society. The 'Basic Law: Desecration of God's Na.m.e' will forever remain a mark of Cain upon the October 7th massacre coalition," Liberman stated.</p>

Captivity survivor Edan Alexander speaks at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Maccabiah Games: "This nation brought me back, and I will dedicate my life to giving back to it."

<p>Belgium advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 following a nail-biting, extra-time thriller, edging past Senegal 3-2 courtesy of a dramatic match-winner in the 125th minute.</p><p>Earlier, England also secured their spot in the Round of 16 with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Three Lions suffered an early shock, falling behind in just the seventh minute. It was captain Harry Kane who rescued England, netting a winning brace in the 75th and 86th minutes to complete a dramatic comeback.</p>

Qatari and Pakistani mediators conclude talks with US and Iranian envoys in Doha, reporting progress on the Islamabad Accord framework before a funeral pause.

<p>The chairman of the Yashar! party, Gadi Eisenkot, fiercely criticized the passing of the Basic Law: Torah Study in its first reading in the Knesset plenum.</p><p>"The attempt to enshrine draft evasion into a Basic Law is a direct blow to our national backbone. At a time when the burden on those who serve is breaking records and the price they pay is unbearable, the coalition chooses to forge a bypass route for draft evasion. Torah study is a vital value in the State of Israel, but it cannot serve as a political cover for abandoning the mission of defending the country. Those who voted tonight in favor of the 'Basic Law: Draft Evasion' are prioritizing the survival of the government over the resilience of the IDF and Israeli society," Eisenkot stated.</p>