Sources said that the IDF would not fully withdraw from Gaza until every single hostage was released.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Israel, Hamas close to possible deal with 33 hostages released in phase one
Bedouin teachers start pilot program for technology training
This program aims to enhance the professional skills of educators from the Bedouin community in the Negev and is the first of its kind in Israel.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Bedouin teachers start pilot program for technology training
France commemorates 10 years since Hypercacher attacks, still grappling with antisemitism, jihadism
"This is our mourning, and this is our fight," said Prime Minister Francois Bayrou.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: France commemorates 10 years since Hypercacher attacks, still grappling with antisemitism, jihadism
IDF announces death of five soldiers in northern Gaza
The IDF added that eight other soldiers from the Reconnaissance Battalion of the Nahal Brigade were also wounded in the same incident.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: IDF announces death of five soldiers in northern Gaza
'Persepolis' author refuses French award over Iran 'hypocrisy'
French-Iranian author and illustrator Marjane Satrapi, best known for the book and film "Persopolis", has refused the French legion d'honneur over the country's "hypocrisy" in its dealings with Iran.In a letter to France's culture minister posted on social media on Monday, Satrapi said she would not accept the top state award at a ceremony planned later this month."I can't ignore what I see as a hypocritical attitude towards Iran, which forged the other part of my identity," she wrote, adding that she meant no disrespect to the award.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: 'Persepolis' author refuses French award over Iran 'hypocrisy'
Iraqi PM in London to launch 'new era' of ties
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was to meet his Iraqi counterpart Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Tuesday for talks on trade, security and migration, in a visit hailed as a "new era" in ties.The Iraqi prime minister's trip to London, during which he will also meet King Charles III, comes more than 20 years after Britain took part in the US-led invasion of Iraq.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iraqi PM in London to launch 'new era' of ties
Rolling the dice: Knesset committee approves Idan Roll's secession from Yesh Atid
The law’s purpose is to deter MKs from switching sides during a given Knesset for opportunistic reasons, i.e. to prevent “political bribery.”
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Rolling the dice: Knesset committee approves Idan Roll's secession from Yesh Atid
Archaeologists discovered a unique structure in the City of David
The team believes that the structure was in use until the 8th century BCE, the middle of the period when the Kings of Judah ruled.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Archaeologists discovered a unique structure in the City of David
Survey presented at IDI conference shows clear public opposition to judicial reform
The findings of the conference continue to shed light on the deep division within Israeli society over proposed judicial reforms, with the majority concerned about maintaining checks and balances.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Survey presented at IDI conference shows clear public opposition to judicial reform
Lebanon's new PM says reaching out to all sides to save country
Lebanon's new Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Tuesday that he was reaching out to all political persuasions to help "rescue" his crisis-hit country ahead of talks aimed at forming a government.He also promised to extend state authority across all of Lebanon, a challenge in a country where the Shiite militant group Hezbollah has long held sway in certain areas.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Lebanon's new PM says reaching out to all sides to save country