Supreme Court holds hearing on Saar Ofir, who has been held for nine months without trial on suspicions of harming a terrorist.

<p>US President Donald Trump ordered flags lowered to half mast following the murder of Charlie Kirk in Utah.</p><p>"In honor of Charlie Kirk, a truly Great American Patriot, I am ordering all American Flags throughout the United States lowered to Half Mast until Sunday evening at 6 P.M.," Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.</p><p> </p>

<p>FBI Director Kash Patel announced that the suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk is now in custody. </p><p>"Thank you to the local and state authorities in Utah for your partnership with the FBI. We will provide updates when able," Patel wrote in a post on X.</p>

<p>President Isaac Herzog issued a statement following the murder of American activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead in Utah.</p><p>"I am shocked by the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk. Israel has lost a true friend and huge ally. I strongly condemn this terrible act of violence, and together with all the Israeli people, send my thoughts and prayers to Charlie’s wife, children, and all his loved ones," said Herzog.</p>

<p>Minister of Culture and Sports Miki Zohar mourned the death of American activist Charlie Kirk.</p><p>"The people of Israel lost a true friend today, and right-wing individuals worldwide bow their heads in response to the horrific and shocking murder of Charlie Kirk, a legendary figure who fought for justice and truth with his rare rhetorical talent. Only cowardly, despicable individuals, unable to confront the truth, resort to such acts and murder in cold blood. We must continue to fight for the truth and amplify the important voices that Charlie raised against a collection of lies spread by antisemitic Israel-haters. This is Charlie’s legacy," Zohar said.</p>

Famed comedian Jerry Seinfeld compares “Free Palestine” to the Ku Klux Klan during an appearance at Duke University: Just say you don’t like Jews. By saying “Free Palestine,” you’re not admitting what you really think.

<p>The IDF has identified the launch of a missile from Yemen toward Israeli territory, aerial defense systems are operating to intercept the threat.</p><p>The public is requested to follow the Home Front Command’s defensive guidelines.</p>

In an interview with <i>CNN</i>, Qatar’s PM condemns Israel’s strike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha as “barbaric” and “state terror,” saying it shattered hopes for Gaza hostages and undermined ceasefire talks.