A new poll from Channel 12 News finds that the Likud remains the most popular party, but the governing coalition has lost a seat overall, while Bezalel Smotrich's party fails to clear the electoral threshold and would not enter the Knesset

As chair of the Board of Peace, Trump said he supports a Palestinian technocratic committee appointed this week to manage Gaza during what he described as a period of transition. 'These Palestinian leaders are unwaveringly committed to a PEACEFUL future,' he said

Witkoff also described Trump's emotional reaction during a November White House visit by Israeli hostages and their families, including 17 of the last 20 hostages released the previous month. 'I saw the tears. He doesn't like anyone to see tears. And he said to me, "This is the greatest day I've ever had in the White House"'

The toppling of the Iranian regime, if it happens, would be a very positive strategic change in the Middle East. However, the main question which now justifiably troubles Israeli citizens is whether an American attack would in turn lead to an Iranian decision to launch missiles and drones at Israel

The protesters' attorney said that it was clear that the fake money was 'part of a performance depicting Qataris bribing Netanyahu's entire inner circle,' and other demonstrators testified that they had previously used the fake bills without issue

With tearful eyes, singing in Persian, and chanting 'Death to Khamenei,' a group of Israelis demonstrated in solidarity with the Iranian people on Wednesday. While everyone hoped for the protesters' success, some were pessimistic about Iran's future

The Gulf states and Turkey are mounting an intensive diplomatic push to avert a U.S.–Iran clash that could trigger a costly regional war, offering economic incentives to ensure their territory and interests remain protected. So far, the effort appears to be working