Syrian war monitor says fighting across Sweida province ongoing, although Druze fighters regained control of provincial capital after booting out rival armed factions

Army confirms firing 'warning shots' near UN aid convoy, as GHF denies involvement; Israeli strikes kill 2 commanders of Hamas-linked terror group involved in Oct. 7 hostage-taking

Rubio urges Syrian security forces to prevent 'jihadists' from committing 'massacres' in country's south * Abbas reportedly sets first elections for PLO legislative body since 2006

Minwer Harsha, 27, says his recently opened concrete hotel in Qaffin, within sight of Israel's security barrier, brings joy to local kids

Israeli host father describes in-training paratrooper Cpl. Dan Phillipson as 'disciplined, outstanding' soldier who had wanted to enlist since high school

Court frees all 3 apprehended suspects, 2 to house arrest, says cops failed to prove they committed the crimes they are accused of; notes videos show dozens of rioters involved

Netanyahu reportedly weighs electoral reform as his coalition faces uncertainty and shrinking numbers, though 3-month parliamentary hiatus will likely save it from immediate doom

After Netanyahu misses weekly cabinet meeting, his office says he'll work from home for 3 days; due to summer recess, court can only hold next graft trial hearing in September