The 21-year-old Vizhnitz Hassidic community member communicated with Iranian operatives via Telegram with a profile named "ANNA ELENA.”

The lawsuit was filed for physical and psychological damages suffered by the plaintiffs and their families at the Nova Festival, Sderot, Zikim, Kissufim, and other locations, under a law that allows lawsuits against a state designated as a sponsor of terrorism.

In contrast to the Biden administration's passive-aggressive stance toward Israel, Trump's return would signify a shift to almost unequivocal support. This alignment can reshuffle the Gaza conflict dynamics and the possible escalation in Lebanon.

The diplomatic cold shoulder from Foreign Minister Israel Katz comes against a backdrop of strained relations, most notably Oslo's recognition of a Palestinian state.

Human rights groups accuse the French government of discrimination, calling the move "racist and gender-biased."