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Clal building, synagogue, set aflame in central Jerusalem; police arrest suspect.

<i>BBC</i> apologizes to President Trump for misleading Panorama edit of his January 6, 2021 speech, but rejects $1B compensation demand.

University College London reports lecturer Samar Maqusi to police and bans her from campus over a lecture reviving blood libel and antisemitic tropes.

<p>Iranian media reported that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke by phone with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan. According to the reports, the two ministers discussed the state of bilateral relations and developments in the regional arena.</p><p>During the conversation, Araghchi expressed his condolences over the crash of the Turkish transport aircraft and the deaths of the 20 crew members on board.</p>

<p>Israel Police reported that remnants of weaponry were discovered in a residential building in Yavne following an explosion at the site.</p><p>According to the statement, no injuries occurred in the incident. Authorities have launched an investigation to examine the findings and determine the circumstances that led to the explosion.</p>

Axios reports Trump told MBS the Gaza war is over and he now expects Saudi Arabia to move toward peace with Israel. US officials hope for progress ahead of next week’s White House meeting.

Iran demands UN action against the US and Israel over June strikes on nuclear sites. Araghchi cites Trump’s admission of directing the attack and calls for reparations and criminal accountability.