At least 46 people were killed in bombardment by Pakistan in Afghanistan's Paktika province on Tuesday, Hamdullah Fitrat, the deputy spokesperson of the Afghan Taliban, said.Pakistan government and military officials did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The Home Front Command will test warning sirens in the Jordan Valley, the military announced on Wednesday.Sirens will be tested at 9:50 a.m. in Kalia, at 10:10 a.m. in Almog, at 10:30 a.m. in Vered Jericho, and at 11:10 a.m. in Mitzpe Shalem.If a real siren is sounded at the same time, all other warning systems (apps, Red Alert, etc.), will also activate.