The false visual representation has nothing to do with the human desire to look better. It's a tool for achieving power and control. Visual fake news. Long before Photoshop, despotic leaders distorted pictures

Most Israelis, even if they speak or act in very problematic ways, simply want to live in security and comfort. If you offer them a package in which these conditions are guaranteed, they'll accept it gladly, even if the Palestinians are included in it

Earlier Wednesday, an agreement was reached on forming a Palestinian technocratic committee to govern the Gaza Strip under the U.S.-backed plan aimed at ending the war, Egypt's foreign minister said. Envoy Witkoff did not announce the establishment of the Board of Peace, which is slated to oversee the committee's work

Earlier on Tuesday, Ben-Gvir asked the court to dismiss the petitions outright, arguing that the High Court has no authority to rule on the dismissal of government ministers

Southern Israeli municipalities said they were opening public bomb shelters, as the Lufthansa Group said it will operate flights to and from Tel Aviv as day flights only, citing the Middle East situation and the need for crews to return to base without overnight stays in Israel

If the United States fails to support Iranian protesters, the President risks being accused of abandoning them to their fate - but a prolonged offensive campaign will take time. Either way, the Israeli Defense Ministry and other bodies are increasing their preparations for possible escalation