Pakistan's army chief, a US-Iran mediator, visits Iran for unclear reasons; Iran says two tankers hit mines in Hormuz, as an Arab diplomat tells The Washington Post Iranian leaders want to punish Trump at the midterms, believing they can topple him

Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir visited a command exercise in the Gaza Division designed based on the findings and lessons learned from the events of October 7; 'We must always be prepared, recognize that blind spots exist that we may not have identified, and prepare for every scenario'

Alice Jill Edwards says UN rights officials failed to document evidence of sexual abuse and torture by Hamas, accusing colleagues of one-sided reporting and political agendas that undermine the organization's credibility and betray victims

An Israeli strike on Iran would need Cabinet approval; a senior official says Hegseth came to ensure no surprises before US midterms; escalating tensions could prompt Iran to strike first, and even another war may not topple the regime

Likud's Zvika Brot met Moti Leitner amid fears his independent Haredi Public party could cost Netanyahu's bloc votes; the proposed post would oversee state-Haredi schools and workforce integration, but Leitner fears Shas and UTJ may block the deal

Thousands clashed with police, threw bricks and looted luxury stores in Milan; 80% arrested were minors, many from immigrant families; a Tunisian father spoke of his shame as parents waited in tears; Meloni announces measures against ‘Maranza’ gangs

Jerusalem court extends detention of seven suspects in West Bank violence, including attacks on photographer Heidi Levine and foreign diplomats; three others released under restrictions as defense lawyers challenge the evidence