Joint statements by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulides, and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, following the Israel-Greece-Cyprus trilateral diplomatic summit in Jerusalem.

<p>Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz responded to the interview with the Prime Minister’s former adviser Eli Feldstein on Kan 11 News.</p><p>“The incident in which, from within the Prime Minister’s Office - the Holy of Holies of Israel’s security - information is traded and lies are spread for financial gain is not only a criminal matter; it is a severe security breach. The Prime Minister owes the public an explanation about everything he knew regarding what was happening in his office in the service of Qatar, and he must hand over all the information in his possession as early as tomorrow morning,” Gantz said.</p>

Police summoned two individuals for questioning after security footage and social media videos showed Hanukkah candles being intentionally extinguished at a Tel Aviv mall.

President Isaac Herzog met with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides in Jerusalem to discuss regional cooperation, strategic ties, and the call to return hostage Ran Gvili.

<p>An unusual event in the Knesset plenum: a no-confidence motion passed with a majority of 38 supporters.</p>

Arab media reports say an upcoming meeting between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu is expected to determine next steps in the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the state commission of inquiry into the October 7 events will have full authority, equal representation from coalition and opposition, and broad public legitimacy.

A second round of Israel-Lebanon civilian talks in Naqoura reportedly saw France sidelined, US pressure on Israel, and unresolved disputes over a proposed border economic zone.