Commentator Toru Tamagawa, appearing on Friday’s broadcast of TV Asahi’s Hatori Shinichi Morning Show, questioned whether the special envoy’s Jewish background should have disqualified him.

Iraq is rerouting oil exports through Syria’s Baniyas terminal as its maritime oil shipments face disruptions due to the Iranian and US blockades of the Strait of Hormuz.

FIFA is exploring the possibility of requesting US President Donald Trump to pause ICE raids during the World Cup, hoping FIFA chief Gianni Infantino's relationship with him could leverage policy.

The American gaming company has sued the Israeli game developer for millions, claiming that the use of bots harmed its revenues. Papaya responds: we have no connection to Skillz’s business failure.

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A US official denied the claim, telling The Jerusalem Post that the US "has not formally agreed to an extension of the ceasefire."

The new law - signed on Holocaust Remembrance Day - amends Article 161 of the Criminal Code on the violation of citizens' equality based on their race, nationality, religious beliefs, or disability.

Sehnaoui, a chairman of one of Lebanon’s largest banks, Societe Generale de Banque au Liban Group, visited the memorial along with his Jewish partner Morgan Ortagus.

Regan Darby Prater also admitted to causing $1.2 million in damage after planting a napalm-based incendiary device in the Highlander Center.

The US State Department offered up to $10 million for information on Ahmad al-Hamidawi, leader of Kataib Hezbollah, responsible for deadly attacks on US facilities and the kidnapping of US citizens.

“Gali Baharav-Miara wants to take your voice from you,” Ben-Gvir said at a press conference outside the High Court before the hearing began.

Turkish President Erdogan says Turkey is working to extend the US-Iran ceasefire, ease tensions, and ensure peace talks continue, despite challenges, while criticizing Israel's Lebanon attacks.

The Tel Aviv District Court convicts crime boss Ismail Jarushi and 12 others in an extortion case involving threats and gunfire against a money-changer’s business in Tel Aviv.

The Ukrainian Embassy in Israel expressed “deep concern” over the incident, stating that the shipment may constitute “a blatant violation of international law and Ukraine’s territorial sovereignty.”

South Korea's Foreign Minister confirms Israel accepted the explanation on President Lee's controversial Holocaust remarks, resolving the diplomatic row sparked by his social media post.

Beijing can draw on stockpiles and replace some Iranian crude, but Trump’s naval squeeze is turning endurance into leverage.

The group, “Katef el Katef” (Shoulder to Shoulder), said in a joint statement with the party that it views Bennett’s platform as a natural political home for advancing its goals.

The incident unfolded overnight on Rothschild Boulevard, where officers responding to reports of a shooting found a taxi with a shattered window and glass scattered nearby. No injuries were reported.

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