Elias Rodriguez, accused of killing two Israeli embassy staffers, now faces new terrorism charges, with prosecutors saying the attack was an act of terror and could carry a mandatory life sentence.

Vice President JD Vance says Trump will keep all options open on Iran, stressing diplomacy but warning the US could use military force to stop Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

<p>The Knesset plenum approved in its second and third readings Amendment No. 4 to the Law for the Prevention of Violence in Sports, initiated by MK Yulia Malinovsky of Yisrael Beytenu with the support of additional MKs. Eight MKs voted in favor, with no opposition.</p><p>Under the amendment, throwing pyrotechnic devices during a sporting event, near it, at the venue where it is held, or toward it, will be defined as a criminal offense. The maximum penalty set for this offense is three years in prison.</p>

<p>German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived for a visit in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday and met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.</p>

Haredi parties halt the split of the Arrangements Bill and demand progress on the Draft Law. Vote postponed to Monday after no solution reached.

<p>Five people were injured - including an 18‑year‑old in critical condition, a 25‑year‑old in serious condition, a 25‑year‑old woman in moderate condition, and two toddlers in moderate and light condition - in an accident involving two vehicles on Route 4711 near Elad.</p><p>Magen David Adom medics and paramedics treated the injured at the scene and evacuated them to Beilinson Hospital and Sheba Hospital in Tel Hashomer.</p>

Australian police charge 19-year-old for alleged online death threats against President Herzog ahead of his visit.

UK jury acquits six Palestine Action activists over a 2024 raid on an Elbit factory, while prosecutors consider retrial on charges where no verdict was reached.