A committee examining the hostages’ conditions received a new video over the past weekend confirming Rudaeff's death. "We are constantly receiving new materials," says a member of the committee.
Leaders from across the divide – Netanyahu, Gantz, Gallant and Lapid – sign a joint letter calling on the public to set aside disputes and preserve the sanctity of the Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terror.
Another fighter was lightly injured in the attack.
A senior US administration official stated the Biden team was "especially focused" on stopping Israel's use of 2,000-pound bombs in Gaza due to their devastating impact in dense urban areas.
UN agencies and aid groups have ramped up humanitarian assistance in recent weeks as Israel has lifted some restrictions and opened an additional crossing in the north under pressure from the United States, its closest ally. But aid workers say the closure of Rafah, which is the only gateway for the entry of fuel for trucks and generators, could have severe repercussions.
"We – as Arabs, Palestinians, Muslims, and anti-Jewish students – are we not worth protecting?," the student asks.
Security service claims agents planned “gift” attack for Putin's inauguration.
"This decision is based on recent intelligence that suggests hosting a public ceremony poses a substantial risk to public safety," the press release said.
The shipment was supposed to consist of 1,800 2,000-pound (900-kilogram) bombs and 1,700 500-pound (225-kilogram) bombs, according to the official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive matter, with the focus of US concern being the larger explosives and how they could be used in a dense urban setting.
According to a letter obtained by the Washington Post, Malley's security clearance was suspended by the State Department's Diplomatic Security Service because he allegedly transferred classified documents to his personal email account and downloaded these documents to his personal cell phone. The Republican lawmakers also claim that a "hostile cyber actor" was able to gain access to Malley's email and/or phone, obtaining the downloaded information.