The rescued couple was detained under suspicion of violating their work visas, but Ynet reports that they were harassed due to their Israeli identity.

Katz clarified that he would continue to accompany and guide the IDF and security establishment with close supervision.

Sa'ar left the Likud party in 2020 over criticism of the party's head, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 

The Golden Dome faces an ambitious 2028 deadline set by US President Donald Trump.

Vladimir Putin expressed appreciation for North Korea's assistance in the war with Ukraine.

Pro-Palestinian groups left death threats at acting Gaza Humanitarian Foundation director John Acree's house, while activists protest at Tel Aviv hotel where Acree, other GHF officials are staying.

UCLA said last week the government froze $584 million in funding over campus protests on the Israel-Hamas War.

"I think he has lost the plot," added Luxon, who heads the center-right coalition government. "What we are seeing overnight, the attack on Gaza City, is utterly, utterly unacceptable."