country grappling with its worst economic crisis in 150 years: one in three citizens lives below the poverty line, despite aid from the U.S. and Europe; Hezbollah offers high salaries for new recruits 

US president, in interview, blames Hamas for ongoing war and hurdles in hostage deal but also remains vague on Netanyahu's apprehension about negotiating an agreement with the terror group

Palestinians have reported severe attacks in the area, and IDF confirms that troops are deep in central Gaza, dismantling terror infrastructures, including a UNRWA clinic and separate school complex

Major fires have reignited north of Kiryat Shmona, prompting firefighting teams to evacuate remaining residents; some 15 fire sites persist, primarily due to rocket fire, compounded by communications infrastructure failure in area

University President Professor Arie Zaban says the funds to be used to recruit dozens of researchers in Deep Tech fields; donation is one of the largest ever made to Israeli universities

A one-page draft text circulated to the 15-member council calls on Hamas to accept the deal and 'fully and implement its terms without delay and without condition'; stresses need for both side to adhere to terms 

Coalition chair Ofir Katz's bill would mandate the dismissal of any teacher or lecturer who speaks against Israel or tacitly supports or condones terrorism

Resolution submitted to the UN demands an explanation of uranium traces found in undeclared sites, UK, Germany, France, push for vote despite U.S. concern it may prompt Tehran to speed up nuclear program