<p>Families of the "October Council" and protest organizations will lead a series of memorial and protest events across the country on Thursday, marking 1,000 days since the October 7th massacre and the outbreak of the war.</p><p>As part of this special day of remembrance, a nationwide minute of silence, marches, and protest convoys will take place throughout the day, alongside testimonial gatherings and lectures. The events will culminate in a central rally on Thursday evening at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv.</p>

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf rejects claims that UN inspectors would be allowed access to nuclear sites damaged by US and Israeli airstrikes.

<p>The chairman of the Together party, Naftali Bennett, responded to the passing of the Basic Law: Torah Study in its first reading.</p><p>"Once the new government is formed, we will repeal the Basic Law: Disgrace of the Torah. Draft evasion is the antithesis of unity because it tears the nation apart from within and prevents victory. The IDF is in desperate need of 20,000 soldiers, and today the Bibi-Deri-Smotrich coalition proved yet again that political interests matter more than security," Bennett stated.</p>

The Higher Planning Council approves 156 housing units in Otniel, along with 52 in Kfar Adumim and 21 in Elkana.

<p>The chairman of the Yisrael Beytenu party, MK Avigdor Liberman, responded to the passing of the Basic Law: Torah Study in its first reading.</p><p>"In order to preserve his political bloc, Netanyahu is willing to dismantle the IDF and the entirety of Israeli society. The 'Basic Law: Desecration of God's Na.m.e' will forever remain a mark of Cain upon the October 7th massacre coalition," Liberman stated.</p>

Captivity survivor Edan Alexander speaks at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Maccabiah Games: "This nation brought me back, and I will dedicate my life to giving back to it."

<p>Belgium advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 following a nail-biting, extra-time thriller, edging past Senegal 3-2 courtesy of a dramatic match-winner in the 125th minute.</p><p>Earlier, England also secured their spot in the Round of 16 with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Three Lions suffered an early shock, falling behind in just the seventh minute. It was captain Harry Kane who rescued England, netting a winning brace in the 75th and 86th minutes to complete a dramatic comeback.</p>

Qatari and Pakistani mediators conclude talks with US and Iranian envoys in Doha, reporting progress on the Islamabad Accord framework before a funeral pause.