Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal has rejected international peace efforts and renewed calls for Israel's destruction. He outlined plans to resist disarmament and increase global opposition to Israel.

Rain and thunderstorms are expected to affect much of the country from midweek, with flooding and flash-flood risks in several regions. Authorities urge caution as stormy weather and strong winds develop.

Seven security guards in Givat Ze'ev were arrested for allegedly accepting bribes to allow illegal entry of workers. The arrests followed a complaint from the local council. Authorities are investigating the suspected abuse of security systems.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich is directing billions of shekels to reshape settlements in Judea and Samaria. The plan includes new infrastructure, military base relocations, and enhanced defense systems.

Iran's former foreign minister has warned Israel against future attacks, saying Iran will defend itself if provoked. Iranian officials have highlighted new missile capabilities and suggested the ceasefire is only temporary.

A teen from Ramla was killed by army fire near Qalqilya after allegedly throwing stones at a roadway. One person was killed, another neutralized, and a third arrested. No soldiers were injured.

Tucker Carlson announced he is buying property in Qatar, denying any financial ties to the country. The move has drawn criticism from some conservatives who question his motivations and relationship with the Gulf state.

Iran claims to have killed dozens of Israeli intelligence operatives and disabled a major oil refinery during the June conflict. The war ended with a United States-brokered ceasefire, followed by a large-scale Iranian crackdown on alleged foreign agents.

Lebanese director Samir Syriani debuts a deeply personal short film at the Red Sea International Film Festival, exploring the psychological impact of war on families. The film blends dark humor with raw emotion, drawing from Syriani's own experiences during recent conflict in Lebanon.

Minister Ofir Sofer advocates for recruiting haredim into the army through trust and cooperation, not sanctions. He aims for a gradual integration process and hopes for practical progress before the next elections. Sofer also praised Major General Roman Gofman's appointment as head of the Mossad.

Qatar and Turkey are reportedly trying to prevent Hamas from being disarmed in ongoing ceasefire negotiations. The second phase of the Gaza ceasefire plan is still being developed, with key details yet to be finalized.

Hamas says it is open to discussing the freezing or storing of its weapons as part of a ceasefire with Israel. The move could help resolve a major sticking point in negotiations over Gaza's future, though details and mutual accusations of violations remain unresolved.