Despite recently allocated funding, the Military Advocate General's Corps has yet to fill the positions required to try hundreds of terrorists who participated in the October 7 massacre.

<p>The Likud party is denying a report broadcast Tuesday evening on <i>Channel 12 News</i> claiming that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu granted entrepreneur Oren Dobronsky a reserved spot on the election slate in order to undercut the political standing of Minister Nir Barkat.</p><p>"The Prime Minister granted a reserved spot to Oren Dobronsky because he is a successful high-tech entrepreneur, philanthropist, and leading businessman who will bring his rich experience to developing Israel's economy, with a emphasis on the tech sector and advancing artificial intelligence in Israel," Likud said in a statement.</p>

Houthi ballistic missile strike on a commercial vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait kills six people, marking the first fatalities of this maritime conflict.

<p>A short while ago, an interceptor was mistakenly launched toward a target that was later identified as IDF fire from operations conducted within the Security Zone in southern Lebanon. No injuries were reported, the IDF Spokesperson's Unit said.</p><p>The incident is under review. No sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.</p>

Israel’s UN Ambassador defends Jewish presence in Judea and Samaria at the Security Council, calling out anti-Israel bias over “settler violence".

<p>Hapoel Be'er Sheva recorded a victory on Tuesday evening against Red Star Belgrade, bringing the team within just two matches of qualifying for the Champions League group stage.</p><p>Shino Zuares, Chairman of the Israel Soccer Association, praised the club's personnel and fans, stating: "A wonderful victory for Hapoel Be'er Sheva, which is now just one round away from a historic qualification for the club and a deeply significant moment for our soccer in the Champions League. Kudos to the professional staff, owner Alona Barkat, the players, and the fans who accompanied and cheered on this fantastic team in Serbia as well. We will continue to offer our support and keep our fingers crossed."</p>

North Korea fires a ballistic missile off its eastern coast as Washington and Seoul prepare for major joint military drills later this month.

<p>Two men in their 40s were killed in a two-vehicle collision on Route 383, south of Beit Shemesh.</p><p>Magen David Adom (MDA) paramedics pronounced the men dead at the scene and evacuated a woman in her 40s to Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem in moderate condition. Police have opened an investigation into the crash, and the road has been closed to traffic.</p>