During the meeting, lawmakers emphasized their support for the released hostages and their families, and their commitment to continued efforts to return the three remaining deceased hostages from Hamas.
A senior official said Hezbollah’s rate of rebuilding is outpacing Israeli efforts to thwart it. The IDF is also preparing for the possibility of several days of fighting during which Israeli civilians could come under rocket fire.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and security chiefs visited Syria Wednesday as reports of emerging agreement with the new regime continue to circulate.
Justices unanimously rule government must end Haredi draft waivers and benefits for yeshiva students who refuse to enlist, demanding prosecution and other measures in 45 days. Lack of action amounts to mass draft-dodging and discriminates against general public, they note, saying in unanimous ruling, "This is all the more painful since Oct. 7."
Top advisor insists Washington must accept original conditions for diplomatic engagement, according to CNN. Trump tells reporters Tehran "very much" wants deal.
Alon Ohel, who was partially lost sight when abducted on Oct. 7, played "Song Without a Name", which has become synonymous with the efforts to free him, on piano 775 days after abduction from Nova Festival.
When doctors said little Abraham's only hope was treatment at Sheba Medical Center, his island nation stepped up to cover the full cost of care.
What looked like attempted kidnapping turned out to be confused parent at wrong pickup location, authorities confirm.
State comptroller Matanyahu Englman addresses criticism that his audits prevent state investigation, explains failure to accept criticism was root cause of disaster.
Segev Kalfon describes living under constant execution threat while held by Hamas terrorists.
