Since Oct. 7, UK reconnaissance flights over Gaza have aided hostage searches as London relies on Israeli intel on Iranian threats; Netanyahu’s Cabinet split over whether retaliation could jeopardize key military, intelligence and economic cooperation

July 28 call reportedly turned tense as POTUS challenged PM’s denial of Gaza hunger, citing evidence from his staff; dispute spurred US envoy’s visit that led to plans to expand food aid, even as Washington and Jerusalem remain split on the crisis

The political battle over draft deferments for yeshiva students continues

Backed by major Gulf states, the proposal would see Israel withdraw from Gaza in exchange for the release of all hostages, with an Arab-Palestinian committee overseeing the strip until a new Palestinian government is formed and trained security forces take over 

Central Israel—far from the borders—is being hit hardest by the heatwave.

Foreign airlines resuming flights this week include Air Seychelles and Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air, which is operating routes to Budapest and Larnaca

Paper under fire after columnist Ezra Klein hosted anti-Israel activist Mahmoud Khalil, who said 'We couldn't avoid' Oct. 7 Hamas massacre, sparking outrage from Jewish leaders and former staffers who say he went unchallenged on antisemitic claims

Chancellor Friedrich Merz urges ceasefire, hostage release talks and warns against West Bank annexation while expressing concern for civilian suffering; stresses 'Hamas must not play a role in the future of Gaza'