Russia's towering Klyuchevskoy Volcano has erupted following a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked the Kamchatka Peninsula. The volcano spewed lava and ash into the sky, prompting urgent evacuations and flight alerts

British hostage families urge UK to halt recognition plan until all captives are freed, warning it may embolden Hamas and delay their release.

<p>Defense Minister Israel Katz condemned statements by world leaders regarding recognizing a Palestinian State and sent a warning to Hamas.</p><p>"We are making immense efforts to secure the release of the hostages, while exerting heavy pressure on Hamas in Gaza," Katz wrote in a statement.</p><p>"Statements by Macron and other leaders give Hamas a tailwind and harden its position," he added.</p><p>He warned: "If Hamas does not announce the release of the hostages soon — it will pay a very heavy price."</p>

Finance Minister admits that he is not satisfied with the recent moves in Gaza but estimates that Israel is making progress towards achieving the goals that were set for the war.

<p>A short while ago, the IAF intercepted a UAV that was launched from Yemen. Sirens were sounded in accordance with protocol.</p>

Prime Minister Netanyahu visits Israel Prison Service: "What we have here is not just justice or deterrence, but considerable intelligence and assets that we have used to rescue our hostages. We will achieve the absolute victory while freeing our hostages. This is an effort from which we will not relent."

A Russian missile struck the home of Chabad Rabbi Moshe Weber in Dnipro, Ukraine. Despite warnings of potential attacks, the family chose to sleep at home after their Shabbat meal rather than shelter in the building's underground garage.

The al-Matouk case is not an anomaly but rather the latest chapter in a decades-long pattern. Opinion.