Ottawa city lawyer fired after being charged in connection with the vandalism of the National Holocaust Monument in early June. The accused, identified as Iain Aspenlieder, remains in custody.

PM Netanyahu meets with IDF generals, praises their actions in "Operation Rising Lion" in Iran: The line that separates between the generations of Jewish history and what has happened in our generation - is the establishment of the state and the IDF.

<p>Two motorcyclists, approximately 25 years old, were struck by a bus on the Ayalon Highway near the Komemiyut Interchange.</p><p>Paramedics from Magen David Adom provided them with medical treatment at the scene and evacuated them in critical condition to Wolfson Hospital in Holon.</p>

MK Gadi Eisenkot informs Benny Gantz of his departure from the National Unity Party and the Knesset. Both emphasize ongoing cooperation. Gantz: "Significant ideological differences have emerged."

<p>Residents across the country reported spotting bright points of light in the sky in recent hours. These are Starlink satellites belonging to entrepreneur Elon Musk.</p>

A spokesperson for Qatar’s Foreign Ministry says no ceasefire discussions are currently underway and accuses Israel of obstructing humanitarian aid to Gaza.

<p>Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shibani welcomed the decision by US President Donald Trump to lift sanctions on Syria.</p><p>Shibani stated that the decision "will open the door to the long-awaited recovery and development."</p>

Al-Sharq Al-Awsat reports that the two sides are discussing limited security arrangements. Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa opposes a peace agreement at this stage and demands full Israeli withdrawal from areas captured after Assad’s fall.