Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem said the group's decision to join the Iran war earlier this month was a response to Israeli strikes that continued after the sides signed a cease-fire agreement in November 2024

Under the plan, which Israel formulated before the outbreak of the war in the event that the U.S. decided to cease fighting on very short notice, the IDF would immediately change the sequence of its bombardments to maximize war objectives before any halt imposed by Washington

On Thursday, Netanyahu appeared in a red tie to deliver statements and – for the first time in the war against Iran – answer questions from foreign journalists. The differences between Bibi in Hebrew and Benjamin in English became apparent immediately

A source familiar with the matter told Haaretz that the plan - which was presented via Pakistani officials - includes a ban on all uranium enrichment, limiting Iran's ballistic missile program and allowing free passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The source said Tehran disputed certain points, but said it was considering the offer

The new law lets religious courts rule on certain civil disputes if both parties consent, raising concerns about unequal bargaining power and potential threats to women's rights, while most opposition leaders vowed to repeal it once back in government