Two Iranian sources told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that Washington and Tehran were attempting to de-escalate tensions and that Witkoff and Iran's Araghchi's line of communication is open. Araghchi denied the claim, but said Iran was in touch with mediating countries amid rising tensions

Hundreds of Israelis accompanied Gvili's funeral procession, after he was returned from Gaza on Monday after 843 days. Gvili, 24, from Meitar, served as an officer in Yasam, Israel Police's special patrol unit, He was killed in combat in Kibbutz Alumim

Dr. Evan Gary Cohen resigned from the party-financing committee, prompting the Knesset speaker to seek a replacement. The Academy for a Democratic Israel called his resignation 'a crucial step against politicization' of a committee that sets funding caps and approves party loans

Degel HaTorah and Shas are set to back the state budget in its first reading on Wednesday, giving the coalition a majority. Their support has been contingent on ongoing efforts to legislate the military exemption of yeshiva students, amid disputes over the bill's wording and constitutionality

In stark contrast to Israel's efforts to portray an image of normalcy and revive its struggling tourism industry, Booking.com is warning customers to review their government's travel advisories, amid rising security tensions in the Middle East over a possible

The ultra-Orthodox parties are buying time and expected to vote in favor of the state budget. The prime minister, meanwhile, is already trying to establish a narrative that he believes will win him the next election

Decision was made in response to U.S. pressure; Israeli officials say it's unclear how exactly the disarmament process will happen