Political reporter Tamir Morag's post about the Iran protests was cited by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.

State Department announces that beginning next week, consular officers will be instructed to refuse all visa applications from 75 nations.

Dimona and Be'er Sheva mayors order immediate opening of public bomb shelters

<p>The Israel Airports Authority issued a statement noting that operations at Israel’s airports are continuing as usual.</p><p>“However, due to the current situation, passengers are advised to stay updated on a regular basis with their airlines. Should there be any changes, an announcement will be issued to the public accordingly," the authority said.</p>

<p>Following the announcement of launching Phase Two of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, the parents of Ran Gvili, the last remaining hostage, Talik and Itzik Gvili, shared the following response: "We just spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu, who made it clear that bringing Rani home is his top priority."</p><p>"The announcement regarding the establishment of a technocratic committee and any other initiative will neither contradict nor affect efforts to return Rani for burial in Israel. The Phase Two announcement focuses on the demand for Hamas to disarm and for the Gaza Strip to be demilitarized. The IDF will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed - there will be no reconstruction, no rehabilitation. The Rafah crossing also remains closed despite pressure, because we are insisting on Rani's return."</p><p>"Efforts to bring Rani home are being pursued through intelligence channels, operational means, and engagement with mediators. We have clear-cut demands from Hamas - we've provided intelligence and made specific requirements that have yet to be met. Therefore, whatever developments may occur will not impact the efforts or the demand to return Rani."</p>

Justice Minister tells students he received threats from Supreme Court judge on the appointment of the ombudsman for complaints against judges.

Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings to operate flights during the daytime only as reports indicate that the US will strike Iran in the coming days.

<p>Addressing the press, President Trump claimed that "we have been notified pretty strongly, and we'll find out what that all means, but we were told that the killing in Iran is stopping, and there's no plan for executions or an execution. I've been told that in good authority. We'll find out about it, I'm sure. If it happens, we'll be very upset."</p>