National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir apologized for going against other coalition parties on a recent budget vote, saying 'Upon further self-reflection, I realize I made a mistake.'

<p>Basem Naim, a Hamas official, told a press conference that the terror group is "serious and optimistic" about reaching a prisoner swap-ceasefire deal.</p><p>He added that "the negotiations in Doha will focus on closing a deal which includes a complete ceasefire, with the withdrawal of the forces from the Gaza Strip and a clear definition of details to implement that."</p>

New reports have surfaced regarding the extent and detail of the October 7th massacre.

Hamas publishes a sign of life from hostage Liri Elbag, who was kidnapped from the Nahal Oz military base during the October 7 massacre.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog spoke by phone with Shira and Eli Elbag, Liri's parents. During the call, the President sought to offer them strength and support after receiving the deeply upsetting video, which was also a sign of life after such an extended period.In the emotional and painful conversation, the President reiterated that the Israeli representatives currently conducting negotiations must persist and remain at the negotiating table until all 100 hostages are returned home.

Yigal Yaakov, who was just 13 when he and his brother were captured from Nir Oz, commented on the sign of life released from hostage Liri Elbag.

Mortan Ortagus, a Navy intelligence officer with experience in the Departments of State and the Treasury, will be second to Steven Witkoff as the Special Presidential Envoy for Middle East Peace.

In New Orleans, Tulane University and local officials have complicity in taking funding from Qatar and taking sides with the crowd that openly calls for jihad and intifada. And it happeed - in their own city. Opinion.