Netanyahu said earlier on Thursday that he spoke with the Syrian leader to stop the acts of violence against the Druze. Syrian sources confirmed to Haaretz that the conversation was not a direct exchange, but involved other participants

According to the Israel Police, the explosion was likely caused by a gas cylinder. Israel Fire and Rescue Services said nitrogen trifluoride, a nonflammable gas with oxidizing properties, had leaked at the site

UN workers said Israel is blocking equipment and fuel needed to restore Gaza's wastewater treatment system, leaving raw sewage to flow into the sea. Meanwhile, a rodent infestation is spreading along the Gaza border, prompting pest-control efforts

Employees are told not to criticize parties or Knesset candidates, even on personal social media accounts. A civil rights group calls the ban illegal, while the municipality says it follows government and legal directives

The move marks a sharp reversal from former President Gustavo Petro, who severed ties with Israel in 2024 over the Gaza war. De la Espriella, who took office with the backing of U.S. President Donald Trump, has made restoring relations a priority

Prosecutors asked the agency to clarify its policy on Gaza smuggling and assess its security implications for cases against alleged smugglers; a source said David Zini "must not go near these matters" while his brother is charged

Apart from the Joint List and the United Arab List, all the other parties offer more of the same – little beyond replacing Netanyahu while preserving the status quo