Officials at the President’s Residence said the request is unusual and carries significant implications, noting that Herzog would consider it responsibly and with great care. Netanyahu wrote to Herzog that ending the trial would help reduce the intensity of the public controversy surrounding it.
He shared in the emotional ceremony, "We have a reason to celebrate after these two years. We need to live with great gratitude and remember that nothing is taken for granted. Keep smiling and being happy."
In an interview with the Al-Araby Al-Jadeed network, Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson discussed progress in implementing the Gaza deal and efforts to advance a long-term ceasefire. He said the absence of a peace process for the Palestinians means there will be no regional stability.
Although President Donald Trump declared Saudi Arabia his “top non-NATO ally,” the practical results of his meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman fell far short of what both leaders had hoped to achieve.
Iranian media reported that operatives from the “Handala” organization left a threatening message in the car of a senior Israeli scientist. A note left at the scene read: “Yesterday, you received our bouquet. A harmless object, at first glance. But you noticed its weight, didn’t you?”
Iran’s worsening water crisis is making life increasingly difficult in Tehran, after the Amir Kabir Dam north of the capital stopped generating electricity because water levels in its reservoir have dropped too low to operate the turbines.
During an operation by Border Police officers and IDF troops in the city of Jenin, the forces moved to arrest wanted men involved in terrorist activity. The troops entered the area, closed in on the building where the suspects were located and initiated a surrender procedure that lasted several hours. Two of the wanted men came out, and after they exited the structure, shots were fired at them. The IDF said the incident is under review.
The Wall Street Journal has revealed a secret German war plan that outlines the rapid deployment of up to 800,000 troops to the front in case of a confrontation with Russia. Officials in Berlin believe Moscow will be ready to attack NATO in 2029.
The Houthis have managed to close the gaps in their military equipment that were exposed during the war in Gaza and in their confrontation with Israel, according to Arm News. The report said they succeeded in building an extensive maritime, land and air smuggling network that has been moving advanced equipment from Iran to the Yemeni rebels.
Two deceased hostages currently remain in Gaza: Staff Sgt. Ran Gvili, 24 and Sudthisak Rinthalak, 43. Gvili, a Yasam officer in the Israel Police special patrol unit, killed 14 terrorists before he was abducted. Rinthalak, a Thai agricultural worker, was kidnapped while working in the orchards.