Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar was sprayed with unknown liquid by an attacker at her Minneapolis town hall Tuesday. Security detained the assailant. Omar continued the event.

New immigrants arriving in Israel are eligible for substantial financial assistance during their first year through the Absorption Basket program.

Iran and the US are holding quiet contacts mediated by Oman, Qatar and apparently also Turkey, aimed at reaching a diplomatic solution to the nuclear issue and other matters on the agenda. Sources say Iran is showing flexibility, pointing to intense pressure on the regime

A phone call took place between the Iranian president and the Saudi crown prince against the backdrop of tensions with the US. According to Tehran, the discussion focused on regional and international developments. The Iranian presidential office said the Saudi crown prince told Pezeshkian that the kingdom “declares its readiness for full cooperation with Iran.”

Ran Gvili returned to Israel as Hamas was obligated to do under Phase One of the Gaza Plan. The fact that this happened with the backing of the technocrats’ government is giving senior officials in Washington and Israel hope that it will continue to deliver results. Its next major test, of course, will be the disarmament of Hamas.