Zohar Palti, the head of the State Security department of Israel's Ministry of Defense, received the "decoration of the US Department of Defense for a unique public service" at the Pentagon this weekend. The decoration, signed by the US Secretary of Defense, was warded to Palti for his significant contribution to strengthening the strategic security ties between Israel and the United States.The Department of Defense said that this is Ine of the most important decorations of the US Department of Defense, which has so far been awarded to presidents, ministers, and senior officials.

Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked defended Israel's current plan for absorbing Ukrainian refugees. "Lapid was a partner in building the refugee absorption plan. The outline makes sense and is well balanced."

Amnesty International official claims statements taken out of context as condemnations from Jewish organizations pour in.

IDF Chief of Staff Kohavi, who returned from work meetings in Bahrain yesterday, held an operational assessment upon his return that dealt with, among other things, preparedness for Iran's possible response following the attack attributed to Israel last week in Damascus, in which two Revolutionary Guards officers were killed.

Israel concerned Iran may attempt revenge for deaths of two officers in Syria.

'Take Putin's offer to end the war,' PM Bennett suggested to Ukraine's Pres. Zelenskyy. 'I heard you,' Zelenskyy responded.

MK Itamar Ben-Gvir (Religious Zionism) responded to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's proposal to hold talks with Russian President Putin in Jerusalem."I'd be happy to host the conference at my office in the Shimon Hatzadik neighborhood of Jerusalem," he commented. "Especially since the office is now a symbol of peace and internalization of the rule of law towards rioters."

Coalition's Arab partner sees bringing down government as 'irresponsible,' promises to continue achievements for Arab sector.