Senator Bernie Sanders criticizes PM Netanyahu, claiming recent policies have made Israel "almost a pariah state" globally. While recognizing Israel's right to defend itself, Sanders blames Netanyahu government for worsening Gaza's humanitarian crisis.

<p>Reports from Gaza indicate that five people were killed in the IDF airstrike that eliminated Anas al-Sharif, the head of a Hamas terror cell who operated under the guise of an <i>Al Jazeera </i>journalist.</p><p>It was also reported that Mohammed Qureiqe, another <i>Al Jazeera </i>journalist, was among those eliminated in the strike.</p>

Australia is poised to recognize Palestine as a state, with Prime Minister Albanese set to announce the decision soon, according to the <i>Sydney Morning Herald</i>.

Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis criticizes the UK government for considering Palestinian state recognition while hostages remain in Hamas captivity, warns it would be a "blow" to their lives.

‫‬Israeli Defense Ministry signs $260M contract with Elbit Systems for advanced aerial munitions systems.

CENTCOM Commander General Michael Erik Kurilla visits Israel as he concludes his role; IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir praises key contributions to Israel’s security.

Jerusalem District Police arrested a 27-year-old resident of the capital on Monday morning on suspicion of vandalism on the Western Wall and in the city center. According to the report, security guards noticed the suspect near the Mughrabi Gate on the Western Wall after he allegedly sprayed "There is a holocaust in Gaza' on it. David Precinct officers rushed to the scene, arrested the suspect, and took him for questioning.

President warns Australian plan to recognize Palestinian state would endanger peace, aid terror, and fail to free hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.