The IDF says it was investigating reports that shrapnel falls in the central Israeli city of Modi'in 

Military says drone downed outside Israel airspace hours after Houthis launch a missile at central Israel including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem areas; at least 12 people hurt running for cover

'U.N. officials say they are preparing to shutter UNRWA operations,' the New York Times reports Friday; Decision comes after Knesset passed two pieces of legislation that bars the agency's activities on Israeli territory, such as coordinating with the IDF; UNRWA supports say this will deal a fatal blow to the Palestinians

Amid the ongoing hostage and cease-fire negotiations with Hamas, Israel considers to release Marwan Barghouti in the prisoner exchange despite his deep involvement in Palestinian terrorism

Jack Danaher Molloy, 24, travels to Lebanon and Syria in 2024 in effort to join terror group, charged with making false statement to FBI ; promotes hates, violence against Jews on social media; could face 20 years in prison  

Noam Solomon: 'We have so many startups and IT companies succeeding, and we can tap into this, source amazing talent'

Ahmad al-Sharaa is least likely to align himself with Russia, and he needs legitimacy and funding from the West including the lifting of sanctions to allow trade and foreign investments