<p>Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Sunday with newly confirmed US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.</p><p>Sec. Hegseth noted his years-long support for the State of Israel and his friendship with Prime Minister Netanyahu and promised that the US would stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel in full commitment to her security.</p>

ISA announces that 'for various security reasons,' it has been decided to redirect all Israeli flights to Cyprus to the airport in Larnaca.'

<p>The secretary general of the Islamic Jihad's military council claims the organization provided the mediators with guarantees that confirm that the hostage Arbel Yehud is alive and in good health.</p>

<p>President Isaac Herzog met today in New York with Sen John Fetterman (D-PA). The President said to him: “You are a hero of the deep and bipartisan friendship between our two peoples. Your outspoken advocacy and unwavering solidarity for the hostages and their tremendous families will be remembered in history. Thank you for your moral clarity and courage.”</p>

In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Minister May Golan speaks out against those who deny the Holocaust and even falsely accuse the Jewish people of committing genocide.

Irish President Michael Higgins takes advantage of International Holocaust Remembrance Day speech to criticize Israel. Foreign Minister GIdeon Sa'ar: What a despicable person. What a distorted policy.

Qatar announces agreement between Israel and Hamas, Arbel Yehud will be released before Friday

According to a report in Arab media, the hostage Arbel Yehud will be released on Friday in exchange for the opening of the Netzarim Corridor and the release of 30 prisoners with life sentences by Israel.