Defense Minister: Israel to establish military-based youth communities in Gaza. Defense Minister Israel Katz declared that Israel will establish youth communities based on the IDF in Gaza, as well as retaking abandoned bases in Samaria.

After the Sydney attack: President Herzog was invited to visit Australia by Australian Prime Minister Albanese and the Jewish community.

Head of Public Health Services at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Sharon Elroi Price, at an emergency conference of the Medical Association on measles morbidity: 20% of hospitalizations and deaths due to measles complications were in children who were malnourished.

The Trump administration has notified nearly 30 American ambassadors that their positions will end in early 2026 amid what appear to be differences of opinion with the administration on policy.

The Polish army announced that it had scrambled fighter jets to the eastern border this morning out of fear of infiltration by Russian drones launched in an attack on Ukraine.

A Syrian national described as a “satanic sorcerer” was arrested under a highway bridge in the Doura area of ​​Beirut, with authorities confiscating items including amulets, written materials and pictures of people found in his possession.

In an unusual move, residents in Iran were urged not to leave their homes: crocodiles escaped from their habitats and reached populated areas. According to the official explanation, the unusual amounts of rain caused rivers to overflow and create strong currents, which swept crocodiles from their natural habitats and transported them far and wide, including into populated areas.

Minister Gila Gamliel talked about the commission of inquiry initiated by the government for October 7: "The judicial system also needs to be examined. For years, the High Court of Justice has intervened in Israel's security policy. Releasing terrorists, holding bodies, demolishing terrorist homes, prison conditions, opening fire orders, all targeted assassinations, delaying operations in real time.

At least 3 people were killed when a Mexican military medical aircraft crashed into the water near Galveston, authorities said.

The US military has attacked a vessel suspected of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean. A statement from the US Southern Command said one person was killed and there were no casualties among US forces.

A 23-year-old woman was seriously injured in an accident between a private car and a truck on Highway 3, near the Achim intersection near Kiryat Malachi. Another 25-year-old man was moderately injured. MDA personnel evacuated them to Assuta Hospital in Ashdod.

The end of injections? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the pill version of the weight loss drug Wegovy. Officials at Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk said that Wegovy pills are expected to be available within weeks.

After scoring the winning goal against Maccabi Haifa in the 96th minute, Beitar Jerusalem player Ziv Ben Shimol said: "The feeling is very crazy. This is, I think, my greatest moment. I thank God that it fell on me today. We will move forward."

Israel does not rule out the establishment of a technocratic government in Gaza - provided that it does not include Hamas and/or the PA members. At the same time, the Turks emphasize - management will be in the hands of the Palestinians.

The defense establishment held discussions on accelerating the restoration of the Iranian ballistic missile program, the Prime Minister sent a threatening message: Any Iranian action will be met with an Israeli response.

*Office of the Minister of Defense:* Defense Minister Yisrael Katz appointed the Director General of the Ministry of Defense, Maj. Gen. (res.) Amir Baram, to head the implementation team for the closure of the military radio station Galei Tzahal, in accordance with the government's decision.

Israel is on high alert against Iran, and the message conveyed to the US: We will not take risks. The defense establishment is closely monitoring the missile exercises in Iran and fears an unplanned deterioration. Jerusalem has made it clear to the Americans that they will not allow a situation in which an exercise turns into a surprise attack.

A number of wanted terrorists were arrested last night during our forces' activities in the town of Toku, southeast of Bethlehem.

The "Al-Jazeera Law" was finally approved: 22 Knesset members supported the proposal, 10 opposed.