The Israel Premier League delivered drama as Ironi Tiberias secured a last-minute equalizer against Maccabi Tel Aviv, while Bnei Reineh stunned Beitar Jerusalem with a 4-1 victory. Other matches saw Maccabi Haifa dominate Ironi Kiryat Shmona in a 4-1 rout, Hapoel Beersheba narrowly edge Hapoel Haifa 1-0, and Maccabi Netanya overwhelm Bnei Sakhnin 4-0.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says a hostage deal is closer than ever, based on the framework put forward by President Biden in May.

Jennifer Rubin leaves the Washington Post to launch 'pro-democracy' website The Contrarian, aiming to confront Trump voters with the consequences of their choice.

Vehicles have become a preferred method for attackers seeking to cause mass casualty events, creating headaches for security agencies. Geofencing and blockchain forensics are emerging tools to track suspicious transactions and block vehicles from high-risk areas.

Hamas allegedly seeks the return of Yahya Sinwar's body in exchange for prisoners.

Israeli officials are unsure about the number of Hamas prisoners to be released in a hostage deal, as the criteria for the initial release phase remains unresolved.

Harvard University has hired the lobbying firm Ballard Partners to address investigations into campus anti-Semitism and threats to tax its $53 billion endowment.

President Biden is hopeful that a hostage deal will be concluded soon, as negotiations continue in Doha. He highlighted the progress made and emphasized the importance of various aspects of the deal. Biden also discussed the weakening of Iran and its air defenses, attributing it to the actions of a US-led coalition.

President Biden announces progress towards a Gaza ceasefire deal and hostage release in his final foreign policy address.

Pressure is mounting on the London Metropolitan Police to reverse their ban on a pro-Palestine march outside the BBC headquarters. The organizers are urging the police to reconsider their decision and have proposed a new route for the protest.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani will sign a security deal and a strategic partnership accord with Britain during his visit to London amid regional upheaval in the Middle East.

Nawaf Salam, the president of the ICJ, has been appointed as Lebanon's new prime minister, dealing a blow to Hezbollah. Salam is supported by Christian and Sunni allies of Hezbollah and is seen as a face of reform.