President Isaac Herzog met with Jewish community leaders and students in San José during his official visit to Costa Rica. He praised the community’s history and resilience while highlighting the strong ties between Costa Rica and Israel.

A classified Central Intelligence Agency report finds that Iran could endure months of blockade while retaining most of its income. The assessment questions claims that the economic pressure would quickly force Tehran to change course.

Anonymous flyers at a Halle art university called for ending cooperation with the local Jewish community, prompting widespread condemnation. Jewish leaders and university officials denounced the letters as antisemitic and vowed to continue their partnership and dialogue efforts.

A new intelligence assessment finds Iran could endure the United States naval blockade for up to four months despite mounting economic strain. The report says Iran retains much of its missile and drone capabilities even after weeks of strikes.

A confrontation at the Venice Biennale between Israeli entrepreneur Eyal Waldman and a pro-Palestinian protester went viral after escalating outside the Israeli pavilion. The clash occurred amid ongoing demonstrations and heightened political tensions at the international art exhibition.

Cornell University released video footage it says shows its president did not hit student protesters with his car during a confrontation after a campus debate. Activists dispute the claim, saying two students were struck amid ongoing tensions over protest discipline.

Record equity turnover of 24.51 billion shekels was recorded as index changes triggered heavy trading on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. Leading indices fell, with energy stocks posting the sharpest declines.

Iran and Saudi Arabia held urgent talks to address escalating Middle East tensions. The move comes as President Donald Trump claims progress in negotiations with Iran following weeks of regional military strain.

Moshe Feiglin and Michael Ben-Ari will run together on a joint Right-wing list in the upcoming elections. The alliance promotes expanded sovereignty, renewed settlement, and a stronger Jewish identity for the state.

The Health Ministry says there are no confirmed hantavirus cases in Israel despite an unconfirmed report in December 2025. Officials stress there is no cause for public concern.

Representative Tom Barrett has proposed a bill to limit and temporarily authorize military action in Iran. The measure would restrict ground combat, set a July deadline, and reassert congressional authority over the conflict.

Tensions are rising across Jerusalem, the West Bank, and Gaza amid fears of renewed regional war and ongoing violence. Despite hardship and uncertainty, Palestinians remain resilient, and their silence should not be mistaken for surrender.