<i>Kan 11 News</i> reports that Netanyahu used Putin as a channel to send calming messages to Iran, while warning Tehran that any attack on Israel would bring “severe" consequences.

Deni Avdija named the NBA’s Western Conference Player of the Week after a dominant stretch, including a birthday triple‑double and leading Portland to a 3‑1 week.

<p>A motorcycle rider about 40 years old was seriously injured after being hit by a car on Highway 4 near the Aluf Sadeh Interchange.</p><p>A Magen David Adom team treated him at the scene and evacuated him to Sheba Tel Hashomer Hospital.</p>

<p>A fan who issued a threat toward a security guard at Sammy Ofer Stadium was detained for questioning and subsequently jailed.</p><p>During the incident, eight administrative fines totaling tens of thousands of shekels were also issued.</p>

The UK inaugurates embassy of “Palestine" in London, following Britain’s recognition of Palestinian statehood.

<p>Police have opened an investigation on suspicion of arson following a report of a vehicle fire in Ashkelon. No injuries were reported.</p><p>Police and fire crews were dispatched to the scene and worked to extinguish the blaze, while residents of a nearby building were evacuated as a precaution due to concerns over smoke inhalation.</p>

Seven European countries condemn Israel’s new law blocking utilities to UNRWA, warning of humanitarian risks, as Energy Minister Eli Cohen orders preparations to disconnect the agency’s facilities.

<i>Wall Street Journal</i> report: Classified CIA assessment briefed to Trump concluded Maduro’s top allies were best positioned to maintain stability if Maduro fell.