After over a year in a Venezuelan prison, Yaakov Harari returns to Israel, describing harsh conditions, antisemitic abuse and psychological torment; Caracas accused him of being a mercenary and sentenced him to 25 years over photos found on his phone

A potential US strike on Iran is still several days away, according to officials, who warned that any military action could prompt a strong Iranian response

R., 48; S., 33; M., 24; and G., 23, have been held since Sunday on suspicion of involvement in a drug-selling network on Thailand’s Koh Phangan, after allegedly being caught with large amounts of drugs and cash sold mainly to Israeli tourists

As protests erupted, hope returned to her voice, but Azita, who wrote for ynet from Tehran, was killed by security forces at a demonstration; the world lost a rare woman; Ze’ev Avrahami, who shared her words with the readers, says goodbye

Tehran has cut off the internet and phone lines in an attempt to stifle protests and eliminate evidence from the streets; Starlink hasn't been completely shut down, but is severely disrupted; Now Trump and Musk are stepping in, trying to keep the last digital line open

As Trump promises that help is on the way for Iranian protesters, people close to the White House say he is less confident behind closed doors as advisers warn a strike could backfire or plunge Iran into chaos

Speaking under a pseudonym, an Iranian reporter says protesters believe Israel and the US can help reduce the bloodshed as internet blackouts deepen and Iranians return to the streets despite deadly repression