Israel

Lin Peer, former witness in Shai Avital sex crimes case, arrested in Petah Tikva murder investigation after man stabbed in her apartment fell to death.

The International Committee of the Red Cross said in a statement that it assisted in the transfer of the remains of three bodies to Israeli authorities.

Maj. Gen. (res.) Yossi Bachar, who has been serving as deputy commander of the IDF Southern Command in the reserves since the war began, revealed that he is the uncle of the late Sahar Baruch.

A man in his 20s was found dead in his apartment in Bat Yam. According to sources familiar with the details, the deceased is model Daniel Marziko, who had returned home after a night out.

Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi met with the IDF chief of staff and handed him her letter of resignation. Shortly beforehand, Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that she would not be able to return to her position, citing “the severity of the suspicions and the sensitivity of the military advocate general’s role.”

Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen delays signing the gas export deal with Egypt, citing Cairo’s violations of the peace treaty. In response, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright cancels his planned visit to Jerusalem.

After more than a week without any deceased hostages being returned, the Red Cross transferred the caskets of Cooper and Baruch to Israeli territory. Their identities were officially confirmed by the National Center of Forensic Medicine. Eleven other hostages who are known to have been killed remain in Hamas captivity.

Route 1 closure, train disruptions and school cancellations mark massive anti-draft demonstration bringing hundreds of thousands to capital. Law could shake Israel's political map.

After a week without the return of any deceased hostages, Israel expects to receive two more. Three days ago, Israel received the remains of deceased hostage Ofir Tzarfati.

Minister Miki Zohar's push to install Yair Netanyahu in key position triggers opposition revolt and accusations of corruption from former IDF chief.