Jerusalem: Light rail control system fails, service suspended along line's entire length

Military analyst Yossi Yehoshua slams defense echelon's inquiries into failures which led to the October 7 massacre, calls for criminal investigation.

Israeli Society Index shows sharp decline in public trust in Shin Bet, especially among right-wing voters, 68% of respondents express distrust in Netanyahu.

274 terrorists serving life sentences released in first stage of hostage deal, 300 remain in prison.

<p>Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar spoke on Wednesday with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy.</p><p>In their conversation, Sa'ar stressed that Israel accepted US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff's proposal to extend the temporary ceasefire through Ramadan and Passover, provided that Hamas release hostages. Hamas rejected the offer. </p><p>He noted that during the 42-day phase one, 25,000 aid trucks entered Gaza. "Half of Hamas' budget in Gaza comes from these trucks! Hamas is restoring its military capabilities and recruiting new, young terrorists. This cannot continue!" he stated.</p>

The man who replaced Ronen Bar as the Shin Bet’s representative in the negotiation team for the release of hostages is expected to be appointed as the head of the organization.

<p>A fire broke out on the sixth floor of the Leonardo Club Hotel in the Dead Sea on Tuesday evening.</p><p>Firefighters who were called to the scene brought the fire under control and carried out additional scans to ensure the safety of the hotel and its guests.</p>

Secretary of State Rubio announces that the United States has officially implemented the designation of the Houthi movement as a "foreign terrorist organization", following President Trump's executive order on the issue, which was signed in January.