Hamas is conducting talks with the American administration regarding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the entry of humanitarian aid. This was stated by a senior Palestinian official familiar with the details to Reuters news agency.
(Reuters)

The Ministerial Committee for Legislation approved MK Simcha Rotman's (Religious Zionism) bill that would revoke the Supreme Court President's authority to determine the composition of Supreme Court hearing panels. According to the bill, Supreme Court judicial panels will be assigned by computer, including for 'sensitive' cases, which until now have been determined by the Supreme Court President.
(Moran Azulay, Tova Tzimuki)

The lawyers representing the biological parents of baby Sofia in the Assuta Hospital embryo mix-up case, Attorneys Shmuel Moran and Noa Glerman Liel, responded to the Supreme Court's ruling that she will remain with her raising parents: 'We have read the Supreme Court majority decision with sorrow. We are still studying it in depth, as beyond the legal questions it raises, it has significant and severe implications for the child's future and fertility treatments in Israel. Sofia's wellbeing and future remain paramount to her genetic parents, and these principles have guided them from the beginning in their struggle to return her to her biological family.'
(Or Hadar)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said during the closed session of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee that the draft law the committee will decide on 'is the law that will be.' Netanyahu claimed that 'within two years we will bring 10,500 ultra-Orthodox recruits. This is the number the army can absorb. We will also implement heavy personal sanctions. At the same time, we will ensure that whoever enters ultra-Orthodox remains ultra-Orthodox.' Netanyahu also addressed tensions with the U.S., saying 'I speak with Trump every few days - at least once every two weeks. They have their interests, but we are working in cooperation.'
(Moran Azulay)

Anat Cohen, sister of Sgt. Zvi Feldman who fell in the Sultan Yacoub battle during the First Lebanon War, said: 'We always believed Zvika would return, and indeed Zvika came back. This is a happy day for us and all the people of Israel. The unbelievable happened.' Cohen added that 'my heart is bursting with emotion and we're trying to process this. I am overwhelmed with excitement.'
(Lihee Gordon)

Saudi TV channel Al-Hadath claims it has received exclusive information about the return of Zvi Feldman's remains. Sources report that 'his body was buried in the Palestinian refugee camp Yarmouk cemetery (in the Damascus area). About 5 people knew where his body was buried. After the fall of former Syrian President Assad, it was decided to search four graves in the location for his remains. About a month and a half ago, remains from all four graves were transferred to Israel, but the announcement of Feldman's identification was delayed due to DNA verification difficulties. A special commando force, with assistance from Syrian armed personnel, transferred the remains to Israel. Analysis work is now being conducted on the other remains transferred from Syria to Israel.'
(Lior Ben Ari)

The government submitted its response to the High Court regarding petitions to establish a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre, arguing that now is not the time due to the expansion of ground operations in the Gaza Strip. The government noted that "senior defense officials from October 7 are involved in the operation," and criticized Government Legal Adviser Gali Baharav-Miara who "did not bother to attend the government discussion and sent a representative with a letter." The position was submitted through attorney Michael Ravelo, who represents the government.
(Netael Bandel)

First publication: The Corporation filed a complaint with Swiss police after an anti-Israel protester wearing a keffiyeh and holding a Palestinian flag made gestures threatening to 'slaughter' the Israeli Eurovision delegation.
(Ran Boker)

A brush fire erupted in an open area near Moshav Kfar Aviv in the Ashdod region. Police are working to evacuate the first line of settlement residents, while firefighting and rescue forces continue their efforts to extinguish the blaze. Ten firefighting teams and two firefighting aircraft from the Elad firefighting squadron are operating at the scene.
(Meir Turgeman)

The lawyers representing the raising parents of baby Sofia in the Assuta Hospital embryo swap case, attorneys Galit Karner and Yehonatan Kanir, responded to the Supreme Court's decision that she will not be transferred to her biological parents: 'We are exceptionally moved that the right time has come for this little girl, that her parents will have peace to raise her serenely - the mother who carried her and her partner who is raising her. We hope and pray that the other side will lay down their sword and begin to speak and behave peacefully for the sake of this little girl, who deserves it.'
(Or Hadar)

Hamas is conducting talks with the American administration regarding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the entry of humanitarian aid. This was stated by a senior Palestinian official familiar with the details to Reuters news agency.
(Reuters)

The Ministerial Committee for Legislation approved MK Simcha Rotman's (Religious Zionism) bill that would revoke the Supreme Court President's authority to determine the composition of Supreme Court hearing panels. According to the bill, Supreme Court judicial panels will be assigned by computer, including for 'sensitive' cases, which until now have been determined by the Supreme Court President.
(Moran Azulay, Tova Tzimuki)

The lawyers representing the biological parents of baby Sofia in the Assuta Hospital embryo mix-up case, Attorneys Shmuel Moran and Noa Glerman Liel, responded to the Supreme Court's ruling that she will remain with her raising parents: 'We have read the Supreme Court majority decision with sorrow. We are still studying it in depth, as beyond the legal questions it raises, it has significant and severe implications for the child's future and fertility treatments in Israel. Sofia's wellbeing and future remain paramount to her genetic parents, and these principles have guided them from the beginning in their struggle to return her to her biological family.'
(Or Hadar)

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said during the closed session of the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee that the draft law the committee will decide on 'is the law that will be.' Netanyahu claimed that 'within two years we will bring 10,500 ultra-Orthodox recruits. This is the number the army can absorb. We will also implement heavy personal sanctions. At the same time, we will ensure that whoever enters ultra-Orthodox remains ultra-Orthodox.' Netanyahu also addressed tensions with the U.S., saying 'I speak with Trump every few days - at least once every two weeks. They have their interests, but we are working in cooperation.'
(Moran Azulay)

Anat Cohen, sister of Sgt. Zvi Feldman who fell in the Sultan Yacoub battle during the First Lebanon War, said: 'We always believed Zvika would return, and indeed Zvika came back. This is a happy day for us and all the people of Israel. The unbelievable happened.' Cohen added that 'my heart is bursting with emotion and we're trying to process this. I am overwhelmed with excitement.'
(Lihee Gordon)

Saudi TV channel Al-Hadath claims it has received exclusive information about the return of Zvi Feldman's remains. Sources report that 'his body was buried in the Palestinian refugee camp Yarmouk cemetery (in the Damascus area). About 5 people knew where his body was buried. After the fall of former Syrian President Assad, it was decided to search four graves in the location for his remains. About a month and a half ago, remains from all four graves were transferred to Israel, but the announcement of Feldman's identification was delayed due to DNA verification difficulties. A special commando force, with assistance from Syrian armed personnel, transferred the remains to Israel. Analysis work is now being conducted on the other remains transferred from Syria to Israel.'
(Lior Ben Ari)

The government submitted its response to the High Court regarding petitions to establish a state commission of inquiry into the October 7 massacre, arguing that now is not the time due to the expansion of ground operations in the Gaza Strip. The government noted that "senior defense officials from October 7 are involved in the operation," and criticized Government Legal Adviser Gali Baharav-Miara who "did not bother to attend the government discussion and sent a representative with a letter." The position was submitted through attorney Michael Ravelo, who represents the government.
(Netael Bandel)

First publication: The Corporation filed a complaint with Swiss police after an anti-Israel protester wearing a keffiyeh and holding a Palestinian flag made gestures threatening to 'slaughter' the Israeli Eurovision delegation.
(Ran Boker)

A brush fire erupted in an open area near Moshav Kfar Aviv in the Ashdod region. Police are working to evacuate the first line of settlement residents, while firefighting and rescue forces continue their efforts to extinguish the blaze. Ten firefighting teams and two firefighting aircraft from the Elad firefighting squadron are operating at the scene.
(Meir Turgeman)

The lawyers representing the raising parents of baby Sofia in the Assuta Hospital embryo swap case, attorneys Galit Karner and Yehonatan Kanir, responded to the Supreme Court's decision that she will not be transferred to her biological parents: 'We are exceptionally moved that the right time has come for this little girl, that her parents will have peace to raise her serenely - the mother who carried her and her partner who is raising her. We hope and pray that the other side will lay down their sword and begin to speak and behave peacefully for the sake of this little girl, who deserves it.'
(Or Hadar)