"The inscription on the coin – 'For the Redemption of Zion,' replacing the earlier 'For the Liberation of Zion' – indicates a profound change of identity and mindset, and perhaps also reflects the desperate situation of the rebel forces about six months before the fall of Jerusalem on Tisha B’Av, the 9th of the Hebrew month of Av; in August of the year 70 CE," Dr. Yuval Baruch, excavation director for the Israel Antiquities Authority, said.

The foreign minister of the Islamic Republic told the Financial Times that his country would not agree to return to "business as usual" with Washington untll the US guarantees not to carry out similar attacks, in addition to compensating Iran for the damages.

The first four Moroccan aid planes are expected to land in Israel, with the supplies later entering Gaza. According to Morocco’s Foreign Ministry, the shipment includes approximately 180 tons of goods, including basic food items, milk, and products for children.

Wednesday witnessed a march in northern Gaza border communities where thousands of participants – including hostage families, bereaved families, Gush Katif evacuees, soldiers, rabbis, and Knesset members – called out "returning to the Gaza region."

President Donald Trump issued a trade warning Thursday following Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's announcement that his nation would recognize Palestinian statehood.