Israeli political officials stressed that the shift to phase two, announced earlier by U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, does not undermine efforts to advance the three main objectives Israel has yet to achieve – the return of the body of the last slain hostage, the disarmament of Hamas, and the demilitarization of Gaza

Part of a wider campaign against UNRWA, the move follows new laws banning its activity in Israel and orders to cut water and power to remaining Jerusalem sites. UNRWA warns clinics, schools and centers serving hundreds of refugee youths could shut, ending its decades-long presence in the city

Southern Israeli municipalities said they were opening public bomb shelters, as the Lufthansa Group said it will operate flights to and from Tel Aviv as day flights only, citing the Middle East situation and the need for crews to return to base without overnight stays in Israel

Tehran has warned regional allies it will strike U.S. bases if Washington attacks, as Iran faces its deadliest unrest since 1979. Qatar confirms personnel drawdowns at Al Udeid Air Base, while officials warn U.S. military intervention could come soon

Earlier Wednesday, an agreement was reached on forming a Palestinian technocratic committee to govern the Gaza Strip under the U.S.-backed plan aimed at ending the war, Egypt's foreign minister said. Envoy Witkoff did not announce the establishment of the Board of Peace, which is slated to oversee the committee's work

The award for Kirk's 'contribution to the global fight against antisemitism' will be presented at a gala dinner attended by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, senior Israeli political figures and international guests

Saudi Arabia holds unique leverage over the conflict's future, but Riyadh needs to choose to engage on all fronts. This is what pro-peace Israelis and Palestinians need it to do

The New York attorney general said an investigation 'uncovered an alarming and illegal pattern of bias-motivated harassment and violence designed to terrorize communities and shut down lawful protest,' targeting Arab, Muslim and Jewish New Yorkers alike

After dropping the Dvora Omer Prize for children's literature on Tuesday, Culture Minister Miki Zohar is also reportedly canceled the Levi Eshkol Creative Award for Hebrew Writers and others in music and the visual arts

Russia's options are limited due to the risk of U.S. sanctions. A collapse of Iran's regime could cost Russia a key strategic partner and military supplier, fueling fears that if Iran's protests succeeded, the Russian masses may follow suit and turn against their own dictator

Critics say the proposal, which passed a preliminary Knesset vote, would politicize oversight of police misconduct and weaken enforcement against corruption

'He mobilizes thousands to the streets with a phone call,' police argued, calling him 'an operational arm organizing the call for protests.' About 15,000 ultra-Orthodox took part in a protest last week that deteriorated into violent clashes, resulting in the death of a 14-year-old protester

A growing number of Palestinians suspected of illegal entry are being held in police custody in overcrowded cells, even told to 'defecate on each other.' One Palestinian was held overnight in an open-air cell in the Jerusalem Hills with no shoes, what he described as 'a cage with damp blankets'

The group says the 2024 cease-fire with Israel applies only south of the Litani River, rejecting a state monopoly on arms elsewhere in Lebanon

Speaking at the State of the State address, Hochul blasted last week's protest chants outside a synagogue, where protestors shouted pro-Hamas chants during an Israeli real estate event. Hochul's proposal bans protests within 25 feet of the property line at houses of worship

Earlier on Tuesday, Ben-Gvir asked the court to dismiss the petitions outright, arguing that the High Court has no authority to rule on the dismissal of government ministers

Left-leaning organization praised Goldman for having 'worked toward a better future for the Middle East' during his tenure