Israel

The Prime Minister's Office announced that a statement will be issued after the end of the holiday and Shabbat. Israel Hayom has learned that the statement is expected to address the issue of the hostages.

The additional goal of Israeli-supervised aid distribution is to meet the requirements of international law and deflect criticism regarding the humanitarian situation of the civilian population in Gaza.

The demonstrators were also seen carrying Egyptian flags, apparently showing support for Cairo's mediation efforts toward a ceasefire agreement and hostage deal in recent weeks.

The plan calls for IDF-supervised logistics centers in Gaza with international organizations handling actual distribution to civilians.

Eight upgraded systems will return to active service by August as IDF revives decommissioned cannon, including APCs pulled from museums and scrapyards. 

The 140 flag bearers participating in the 77th ceremony will form the shape of a heart and replicate the wounded hand gesture displayed by hostage survivors Liri Albag and Emily Damari when they were released from Hamas captivity in Gaza.

The Chief Rabbis of Israel, the Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites, and the Mayor of Jerusalem attended the ceremony.

Egyptian media chief suggests Netanyahu's "maximum demands" are negotiation tactics while Trump seeks to visit Middle East only after ceasefire is secured.

"In light of the spread of partial and inaccurate information," the Judge explained his decision. The suspect, a former senior Shin Bet reservist, is set to appear in court tomorrow for a remand hearing.