Israel

Air pollution remains high to very high due to elevated levels of respirable particles, with Sensitive populations advised to avoid strenuous outdoor activity. Air quality expected to improve gradually later in the day

Sources close to President Isaac Herzog lashed out at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over suspicions that he was involved in President Donald Trump’s harsh attack on Herzog. In the coming days, the Justice Ministry is expected to forward its legal opinion on the matter to the President’s Residence.

An IDF reservist and a civilian were indicted for allegedly profiting from classified information via online bets on military operations. They are charged with severe security offenses, bribery and obstruction of justice.

Young French Jews increasingly see Israel as home, with 80% of program participants ultimately making aliyah despite economic hurdles and social integration challenges.

The Golan Regional Council and HaShomer HaChadash have planted a grove honoring the late Sheldon and Dr. Miriam Adelson for their role in US recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan.

Haredi parties are refusing to support coalition votes as long as there is no progress on the Haredi draft law, while Agriculture Minister Avi Dichter abstained from a vote on splitting the Arrangements Law.

Diaspora Affairs Minister banned their entry due to the citizens' membership in the Eyewitness Palestine organization, which works to promote delegitimization and boycotts against Israel.

The Military Court of Appeals authorized publication of the name of the Unit 8200 officer who died under mysterious circumstances in 2021. An Israel Hayom investigation first revealed that Eiges collapsed in his prison cell just three weeks before his death.

The prime minister made the remarks during a closed-door discussion of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee. “We have a relationship with them, but this needs to be monitored,” he said.

Families petition Netanyahu to block Bashar al-Masri's construction project near Old City. The Palestinian-American billionaire faces $200 million lawsuit in US over alleged Hamas financing and use of his Gaza properties.