At least 3,000 people have been hospitalized and nine people have died in Lebanon due to pager blasts. Hezbollah is said to have used the latest model pagers in the attacks and has accused Israel, vowing retaliation.

Controversial bill in Israel would allow police to investigate alleged incitement to terrorism without prior approval, raising concerns over potential abuses of power and restrictions on freedom of speech. Critics argue that the bill could be exploited for political purposes and used to target Arab citizens.

Hezbollah accuses Israel of being responsible for the coordinated detonation of pagers in Lebanon and promises to retaliate.

Arab League chief warns that Western tolerance of Israel's war in Gaza threatens regional stability and undermines prospects for peace. Efforts to preserve the two-state solution and address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza are discussed.

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the PIF, is investing $39 billion in the e-mobility sector to create a new industry. The main challenges include the availability of new vehicles and charging infrastructure. However, efforts are being made to address these challenges, and the costs of electric vehicles are coming down globally. A recent survey found that 40% of the Saudi population is interested in buying an electric vehicle in the next few years. Saudi Arabia is also promoting green techniques in mobility and aims to decarbonize mobility using green energy by 2035.

Lebanon and Israel have repeatedly traded strikes since the Gaza war began in October, killing civilians and combatants in Lebanon and Israel.

Despite its advanced features and refined design, the Tiguan struggles to compete with electric alternatives.

Israel's domestic security agency foils Hezbollah plot to kill former defence official.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has nominated her candidates for posts in the EU executive, including Piotr Serafin of Poland for Budget, Raffaele Fitto of Italy for Cohesion Policy, Wopke Hoekstra of the Netherlands for Climate, Teresa Ribera of Spain for Competition, Andrius Kubilius of Lithuania for Defence, Valdis Dombrovskis of Latvia for Economy, Dan Jorgensen of Denmark for Energy, Kaja Kallas of Estonia for Foreign Policy, Magnus Brunner of Austria for Internal Affairs/Migration, Stéphane Séjourné of France for Industrial Strategy, and Maros Sefcovic of Slovakia for Trade.

Lone soldiers who made aliyah and served during the Iron Swords War attended a healing retreat in Cyprus as part of the Wings program, offering much-needed support and reflection.

Israel's Security Cabinet has updated its war objectives to include safely returning northern residents amid ongoing Hezbollah threats. The evacuation of the north was not previously a goal of the war effort.

MK Gadi Eisenkot criticizes Gideon Sa'ar's potential appointment as defense minister, citing concerns about Israeli security.