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Here are the latest news headlines from this morning that reached our news desk. The times given are Jerusalem time (GMT +3)
8:00 AM - Regional assessments: The Gulf states believe the U.S. will in the coming days launch a major strike against Iran, according to The Economist.
They are concerned that Iranian political leadership could be directly targeted, raising fears the region could be pulled into broader chaos.
8:15 AM - Without providing an explanation: The judges decided to shorten Netanyahu's trial session, and it will only last until 1pm, local time.
Netanyahu is also scheduled to meet Knesset Opposition Leader Yair Lapid to brief him on the regional security situation.