Hamas demanded a public handshake between its leader Khalil al-Hayya and US envoy Steve Witkoff, and the release of only 10 hostages instead of all remaining hostages. An Israeli official said the proposal "does not indicate a genuine desire to move forward with a deal." 

A growing chorus of religious voices now advocates moving beyond the Western Wall entirely, urging Jews to pray directly on the Temple Mount itself.

The IDF launched a pilot program for operating a central distribution center for humanitarian aid to Palestinian civilians in Gaza. The packages include staples such as rice, pasta, sugar, oil, and more.

"There should be no space in sporting events for those who do not share our values," Glenn Micallef stated when responding to questions about potential sporting sanctions related to the Gaza war.

Ahead of Jerusalem Day, we explore what caused religions beyond Judaism to sanctify the city.