The arrests of yeshiva students were also a purely political tactic. Opinion.

Trump highlights a new task force targeting Iran's supply routes and warns of further strikes, as Iranian media report explosions on Qeshm Island.

<p>IDF troops operating Sunday evening in the Zababdeh area spotted a terrorist holding a firebomb and preparing to throw it at the soldiers.</p><p>According to the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, the troops opened fire at the terrorist to eliminate the threat, and a hit was confirmed.</p>

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a deal with Iran remains out of reach, calling Tehran's demands unrealistic.

<p>Police arrested 11 suspects, including a woman and minors, following disturbances during a gathering of dozens of people in Lod. According to police, the suspects disobeyed officers' instructions and disrupted public order.</p><p>Police clarified that "contrary to reports that circulated, no stabbing occurred at the scene."</p>

Trump says Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu share similar policies after Eisenkot receives the mandate to form Israel's next government.

<p>Amid ongoing talks to form a government led by Gadi Eisenkot's bloc, messages were broadcast over loudspeakers in Bnei Brak opposing the possibility of haredi parties supporting such a government.</p><p>Among the slogans heard was: "We will not support those who seek to destroy Judaism."</p>

Watch: Nosson Schlanger, whose father was murdered in the Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack, receives a standing ovation after sharing memories of his father's legacy.