Anti-government demonstrators blocked Highway 2 in both directions Thursday morning, near the Binyamina area, according to Israeli media."As part of the warning strike events, we continue with all our might, with slowdowns and blockades. This is just the beginning. Know this: In the government and the Knesset, we will not relent until you return the mandate to the people and it disappears from our lives. Enough with the government of destruction—only elections will extinguish the fire," they stated. At the same time, other demonstrators are protesting in front of the Ra'anana municipality and at the HaPil Junction in Tel Aviv.

The IDF struck a building on Wednesday night in the city of Nabatieh, located in southern Lebanon, according to Wednesday Israeli media reports citing Arab media.Initial reports say that a building was damaged in the area. The purpose of the strike has not been disclosed yet.This is a developing story.

Famous Israeli singer Adam passed away from cancer at 64, Ichilov Medical Center announced Thursday. Adam's last words he wished to share after his death, said, "If you are reading these words, it means that I am in a better place, as they say. I can't recommend it yet :) I want to thank you for this amazing and incredible journey in life. I did so much, I was wholehearted, I went to the limit in everything—in love, in friendship, in creation. There are a few dreams I didn't get to fulfill, but not many." "Thank you for the love, thank you to every person I met or influenced in one way or another, thank you for life. If I was not able to help from below regarding returning the hostages, I'll try to work from above. Be good," he concluded.

The IDF's Golani Brigade conducted exercises over the last week as part of the Nothern Command's efforts to increase troop preparation in the case of escalation in the North, the IDF said on Thursday afternoon and released footage of the training.The exercises were conducted in complex areas, and participants practiced response actions to various threats, working in cooperation with infantry, armor, and artillery forces.In an exercise of the 55th Brigade, the troops prepared for various combat scenarios, with "an emphasis on movement in dense, mountainous terrain in the northern arena and the gradual activation of fire," the IDF said. IDF conducting exercises in Israel's North to prepare for possible escalation (CREDIT: IDF SPOKESMAN UNIT)

A merchant vessel reported being hit by a projectile 84 nautical miles west of Yemen's Red Sea port of Hodeidah, British security firm Ambrey said on Thursday.Ambrey added that no injuries or damage were reported.The targeted vessel was headed to the eastern city of Dammam, in Saudi Arabia.