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Nearly three years after the October 7 massacre, the Israeli government has told the High Court it cannot complete legislation for a political commission of inquiry before the election recess, citing scheduling constraints. Critics point to the Knesset's passage of other far-reaching laws in its final week and to repeated warnings to leaders that went unheeded.
MK Efrat Rayten warns that any Transportation Ministry restrictions on flights for Israelis returning to vote before the elections will be challenged in court. Reports suggest ministry officials fear incoming voters may support opposition parties, while up to 50,000 flight tickets could be canceled due to US refuelers at Ben-Gurion Airport.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have issued stark warnings to Iran, saying any attack on Israel would trigger a powerful military response. The statements follow a security assessment and come amid ongoing tensions, with reports of possible US strikes on Iran.
IDF soldiers killed a terrorist who attempted a stabbing attack in the Ganim area of the West Bank, marking the second such attack reported on Thursday. Earlier, a 51-year-old man was seriously wounded in a stabbing at Derech Avraham Farm near Elon Moreh. In response, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich ordered the acceleration of the planned settlement of Shalem.
US President Donald Trump has said a civilian nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia will only be approved if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords and normalises relations with Israel. The condition has cast doubt on the agreement, as Saudi Arabia has long refused to recognise Israel without a pathway to Palestinian statehood.
More than 2,300 Israelis, including National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under police protection during Tisha B'Av. Palestinian worshippers were barred, and Jerusalem's grand mufti was briefly detained and banned from the site for a week.
Yemen's Houthis claimed missile and drone attacks on two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, part of a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia. US forces launched a 12th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, while diplomatic efforts, including a US-Saudi nuclear agreement, proceed amid global oil supply concerns.
Satellite imagery shows Israel constructing a 23-km earthen barrier separating the part of Gaza it controls from the rest, deepening Palestinian fears of permanent division. The barrier extends beyond the ceasefire's 'yellow line' and is part of a security zone with intelligence assets.
The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a civilian nuclear cooperation deal, including two agreements on peaceful nuclear cooperation and bilateral safeguards, with the deal to be submitted to Congress for review. Concerns persist over a possible uranium enrichment facility and the potential for a regional arms race. President Trump has stated the deal is contingent on Saudi Arabia recognizing Israel.
Israel's UN ambassador Danny Danon called NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani a 'clown' for urging federal arrest of PM Netanyahu, as Tel Aviv's vice mayor challenged him to a boxing match. Israeli officials accused Mamdani of antisemitism and promoting hatred.
Tisha B'Av, the Jewish fast day commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples, was marked by thousands at the Western Wall, with political leaders in attendance. The observance includes a 25-hour fast and reading of Lamentations, and recalls numerous historical calamities on the ninth of Av.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stated his office lacks the legal authority to execute the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and has called on US federal officials to act. The ICC issued the warrant in 2024 over alleged war crimes, while President Trump has said Netanyahu would not be arrested if he visits. Congressman Ro Khanna has endorsed Mamdani's call for federal cooperation with the ICC.
The US and Saudi Arabia have agreed on a civilian nuclear deal that could allow Riyadh to enrich uranium on its soil, a shift in longstanding US non-proliferation policy. Critics warn the deal could spark a regional arms race and compromise Israel's security, while the agreement drops a previous requirement for Saudi normalization with Israel.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has acknowledged that the city does not have the legal authority to enforce the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while calling on the federal government to do so. The announcement follows his earlier campaign promises to arrest Netanyahu and a recent statement from President Donald Trump that Netanyahu would not be arrested in the US.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced a Senate hearing where he estimated the war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far and defended an $88 billion supplemental funding request. Lawmakers pressed him on the rising costs, shifting justifications, and recent troop deaths, as the Pentagon warns it is running low on cash.
As the US-Iran conflict continues, President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing multiple military options, including an expanded bombing campaign and increased troop deployments. Israeli officials warn that an intensified US campaign could prompt Tehran to retaliate directly against Israel, while the IDF maintains high readiness and close coordination with US forces.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has made the immediate dismissal of Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara a precondition for his Otzma Yehudit party to join the next government. The demand comes amid prolonged clashes over legal and policy issues, while the Attorney-General's Office has reported significant gaps in police independence from ministerial influence.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's pre-election concessions to ultra-Orthodox parties, including legislation freezing arrests of draft evaders, have become a political liability. A leaked recording of a leading haredi rabbi accusing Religious Zionists of 'inciting murder' over conscription has deepened the rift, with Netanyahu openly criticizing the remarks and facing backlash from his haredi allies.
MK Sharren Haskel, leader of the Israel First Party, has launched a campaign urging right-wing figures to join her party in pursuit of a 'broad Zionist government.' Meanwhile, political analyst Avi Bushinsky suggests Prime Minister Netanyahu's main goal is to maintain a political deadlock to remain in power.
Regional mediators have presented the US and Iran with a proposal for a 10-day ceasefire aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and salvaging the collapsing memorandum of understanding. Both sides have responded, with Washington reportedly holding fire for two nights and demanding a longer truce, while some experts warn the ceasefire could be a US ploy to prepare a ground operation.