Ukrainian officials stress their appreciation of US president's efforts to end war; Rubio says Geneva talks probably best US has ever had with Kyiv during this administration

With ceasefire in place, official says families will decide on next steps; hostage's sister says she understands: 'You can't have an entire building for three families. They created loving embrace for us'

Justice minister to helm portfolios vacated after ultra-Orthodox parties quit government in summer; Netanyahu temporarily assumes several powers usually held by interior minister

Hours before Beirut strike on Hezbollah military chief, ministers argue over dairy prices; education minister, key MK join protest outside meeting, demanding Israel annex West Bank

'He took me, pressed a rifle to my head and a knife to my throat, and told me that if I told anyone... he would kill me,' ex-captive tells Channel 12, adding the abuse happened twice

Haytham Ali Tabatabai considered group's number two leader; Lebanon calls for action to stop Israeli attacks; US reportedly expected escalation but wasn't told specifics

Zamir ousts multiple officers involved in failures, most of whom have already resigned; also censures current intel, air force and navy chiefs, but they will keep their roles

While they welcome investigation, organizations say 'privacy, consent and safety of Jewish students, staff and faculty cannot be compromised'