Transportation Ministry announces that rescue flights operated by Israeli airlines from Dubai will begin Friday, though delays are expected due to logistical challenges.

Marking 949 days since Hymanut Kassaou disappeared in Tzfat, her parents lead a march to the Western Wall, where her mother places a prayer note between the stones.

<p>Balad officially announced that party chairman Sami Abu Shehadeh is withdrawing from the race for the Knesset after the Supreme Court indicated that a majority of the justices appeared poised to disqualify his candidacy. Balad said the withdrawal does not mark the end of Abu Shehadeh’s political activity or that of the party.</p><p>“Abu Shehadeh continues to lead the party, Balad continues its project, and the Joint List continues its struggle to strengthen Arab representation and contribute to bringing down the Netanyahu-Ben Gvir government," the party said.</p>

Explosions rock Houthi-controlled Sanaa after Saudi Arabia said it intercepted four drones and two ballistic missiles launched by the Iran-backed group.

<p>Carmel District police officers arrested 15 participants Thursday evening during a protest near Beit Hagefen in Haifa’s German Colony, during which PLO flags and signs were displayed.</p><p>According to police, chants were heard during the protest that were suspected of potentially disrupting public order. There were also concerns that roads could be blocked and that road users could be placed at risk.</p>

<p>The Palestinian Arab news agency <i>Shahab </i>reported several IDF strikes in Gaza City in the northern Gaza Strip.</p><p>At the same time, reports indicated that shelling was carried out in the Deir al-Balah area in central Gaza.</p>

President Trump again predicts the war with Iran could end after November’s midterm elections: They were three to four weeks away from a nuclear weapon.

<p>The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency reported receiving information that a tanker was struck by an “unidentified weapon" while sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. The impact sparked a fire on board the vessel.</p><p>According to the agency, all crew members are safe and there were no injuries in the incident. The extent of the damage to the vessel is not yet known.</p>