Saad was considered one of the two most senior figures of the organization's military wing still alive, alongside Hamas's leader in Gaza, Izz al-Din al-Haddad. Palestinian media reported that four people were killed in the strike

Israel's killing of a key planner of the October 7 attack is unlikely to prompt a serious Hamas response, but it could complicate U.S. efforts to advance a fragile cease-fire and lay the groundwork for Gaza's postwar order

While in Tel Aviv thousands called to establish a state commission of inquiry for October 7, in Jerusalem, protesters demanded the president refuse to pardon Netanyahu. In the south, people gathered to call for the return of the last hostage in Gaza, Ran Gvili

While some unhoused Israelis search for shelter in the street, others do so in temporary shelters. 'Anything that affects an ordinary person affects unhoused people tenfold. They're extremely susceptible to the cold,' says a doctor who volunteers in an NGO operating in the Tel Aviv area

Italy is the only country so far to make such a commitment. Indonesia previously said it would participate in the stabilization force, but only with medical and construction teams. Turkey, which periodically announces its intention to participate, faces strong objections by Israel

Central Command said the assailant, who was killed, was a lone gunman affiliated with ISIS. The attack is the first to inflict casualties since the fall of Syrian President Bashar Assad a year ago

Haifa's Mayor Yona Yahav announced Thursday that he is reversing a decision made the week prior, which banned demonstrations at the downtown Horev Center. 'This is an important reminder to the entire public that our duty as citizens in a democracy does not end at the ballot box,' the protest leaders said

In videos captured by fans, police officers are seen at the entrance to the stadium asking Hapoel Tel Aviv fans to show them their shirts. At a game last week, fans who wore shirts with anti-police slogans were removed