Longtime Netanyahu aide says Israel needs 'real change' and that he will campaign on platform of 'unity and security' in next elections, claims premiership not a political position

In hearing, Younes Ali Younes confirms he can understand proceedings, but doesn't enter a plea; will return to court December 4

Pictures bearing caption 'Your silence is cooperation with Israel’s genocide' appear in Santiago synagogue, which has seen repeated graffiti since Oct. 7

Democrats split, while Republicans hold terror group responsible for crisis; majority supports providing offensive and defensive weapons assistance

Israel envoy Yechiel Leiter says ceasefire proposals 'under discussion' but reiterates Hamas must be destroyed; Italy's Meloni says war has surpassed 'principle of proportionality'

Arkia says plane from Paris forced to land in Paphos, where traveler was arrested by Cypriot police due to violence after he tried to enter bathroom during takeoff

In first, Netanyahu says he recognizes the Armenian genocide * Syrian state TV reports 6 soldiers killed in Israeli drone strike near Damascus

Israel has long avoided officially recognizing Ottoman slaughter of Christians during WWI, though PM seems to signal change in stance as ties with Turkey continue to deteriorate