Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem said the group's decision to join the Iran war earlier this month was a response to Israeli strikes that continued after the sides signed a cease-fire agreement in November 2024

On Thursday, Netanyahu appeared in a red tie to deliver statements and – for the first time in the war against Iran – answer questions from foreign journalists. The differences between Bibi in Hebrew and Benjamin in English became apparent immediately

The new law lets religious courts rule on certain civil disputes if both parties consent, raising concerns about unequal bargaining power and potential threats to women's rights, while most opposition leaders vowed to repeal it once back in government

The bill's sponsors expedited the legislation process, hoping to bring the bill to a Knesset vote before its Passover recess

The Knesset National Security Committee approved the bill, sponsored by members of the far-right Otzma Yehudit party, ahead of the second and third votes expected in the coming days. Military and government officials have repeatedly warned the committee about problems the bill will bring

Israeli officials fear Trump relenting on Iran's enriched uranium and its nuclear and missile programs, wondering as to the fate of the plan to overthrow the regime. An Israeli official believes Iran talks will be 'substantive' – but it's unclear whether Tehran's flexibility will satisfy the United States