First large-scale radiocarbon study of Jerusalem casts doubt on the paradigm that David's capital was a small village. It already extended over a vast area more than 3,000 years ago

'We are waiting for a decision [on the deal proposal] from Hamas,' says one Israeli official. 'It is not clear whether it will accept the proposal or put up obstacles as on previous occasions'

Netanyahu speaks with Biden in phone call, discusses Rafah incursion ■ Airstrike in Gaza's Rafah kills 19, medical sources say ■ Blinken lands in Saudi Arabia ahead of Israel visit ■ IDF spokesperson says humanitarian aid entering Gaza will increase in coming days

In a conference of foreign ministers in Riyadh U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. has not yet seen a plan from Israel on a Rafah offensive that would protect civilians, and that the U.S. and Saudi Arabia are carrying out intensive work on Israel-Saudi normalization

Protest leaders are demanding that Columbia divest from companies with ties to Israel, disclose investments, end its partnership with Tel Aviv University and grant amnesty to those who faced disciplinary action over protests. President Shafik: 'We are consulting with a broader group in our community to explore internal options to end this crisis'

Amid reports that negotiations between Israel and Hamas are progressing, families of Israeli hostages and their supporters have taken to the streets to pressure the Netanyahu government to finalize a deal as soon as possible

Saudi Arabia is expected to demand guarantees to ensure progress on the issue of a Palestinian state in return, foreign diplomat says. 'The question is when, and the decision on the timing should be made within days'