The Senate failed to reach a government funding deal by Fridays midnight deadline, leading to the first government shutdown since 2013. Despite enjoying a Republican majority in both houses of Congress, President Donald Trump blamed Democrats for the shutdown.

Despite the Palestinian leaderships announcement that it no longer considers to US to be a legitimate mediator, the majority of the Israeli public seems to have faith in Trumps ultimate deal promises.

According to an Arabic-language newspaper, Israel has paid $5 million to the Jordanian government, which has given it to the families of two Jordanian citizens killed by Israelis in 2017 and 2014. Israel has officially confirmed the deal, but did not state the amount of money agreed upon.

The US Vice President is coming to the region amid high tension over the recent moves carried out by the Trump administration, namely the recognition of Jerusalem as Israels capital and the decision to withhold $65 million meant for the UN aid agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA).

An ATV driver collided with a motorcyclist in Ashdod on Saturday, resulting in the death of a man in his 30s.

Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Malki issued a letter to ICC chief prosecutor Fatou Bensouda, urging her to respond to an alleged escalation of unlawful Israeli actions in recent weeks.

The popular American footwear company will be expanding its Israeli branch by opening six more stores within the next two years. The first of these new stores was recently opened in Tel Avivs Dizengoff Center.

Retired IDF general Doron Rubin, who held top positions throughout his 25-year service, passed away on Saturday at the age of 74. Among his positions, he was a paratrooper battalion commander during the Yom Kippur War.