Prime Minister asked in an interview about the possibility of establishing Jewish communities in Gaza following remarks by Smotrich, says that a distinction must be made between actions and public statements.

<p>The French national team secured its spot in the World Cup Round of 16 after defeating Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32. Kylian Mbappé netted a brace during the match, with Bradley Barcola adding a third.</p><p>Earlier, the Norwegian national team also advanced to the World Cup Round of 16. Norway booked their place thanks to a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast.</p>

<p>Kickoff for the World Cup match between Mexico and Ecuador, originally scheduled to play at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City at 4:00 a.m. Israel Time, has been delayed due to severe thunderstorms and harsh weather conditions in the stadium area.</p><p>According to the latest update, the match will start one hour late and is now expected to get underway at 5:00 a.m. Israel Time.</p>

Rabbi Amos Guetta of Netanya stabbed by follower in yeshiva; police searching for suspect.

<p>The opposition media outlet <i>Iran International</i> reported that Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei intends to remove Iran's Judiciary Chief, Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei, and replace him with a figure considered closer to him.</p>

Iran's Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says no new talks with the US will occur until current pact terms are met.

<p>Following reports that haredi protesters are marching toward the residence of Police Commissioner Danny Levi in Zikhron Ya'akov, a massive police deployment was established in the area.</p><p>Officers intercepted buses carrying haredi passengers who are not local residents. The Commissioner himself arrived at the scene and stood alongside the forces operating on the ground.</p>

Hamas is actively recruiting youths, ramping up training for its Nukhba units, manufacturing hundreds of explosive devices and rockets each month, and working to expand its smuggling networks.